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Under this terrifying pressure, even with his three-star Dou Ling strength, he could only lie on the ground in a sorry state, helpless and unable to do anything. Even making a sound became a luxury.
Just as he felt as if all the bones in his body were about to be crushed and shattered, Xiao Fan's quiet voice rang out.
"Alright, let's go. A dignified Dou Zong expert, actually bullying a Dou Ling? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if word gets out..."
As Xiao Fan spoke, he pulled You Ruo and walked outside without glancing at Han Jue on the ground again.
Han Jue, who was lying on the ground, suddenly contracted his pupils the moment he heard Xiao Fan's voice.
Douzong!
The woman who had been sitting quietly next to the young master was actually a Dou Zong powerhouse.
In an instant, countless feelings of despair and regret surged through Han Jue's heart.
But no matter how desperate he was, once he made the choice, there would be no more chances.
Xiao Fan's treatment of him was already extremely merciful, after all, he only abandoned Han Jue. In other forces, the best outcome for a traitor would be death.
Outside the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group, the mercenaries who had been standing at the door bowed respectfully to Xiao Fan and his companion as they emerged, before watching them walk away.
"Let's head straight to the Snake People's Village. We've been out for so long, I want to take you there as soon as possible."
Once outside the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group's territory, Xiao Fan smiled at You Ruo beside him, seemingly unaffected by what had just happened.
After all, Xiao Fan might have forgotten about Han Jue's actions if he hadn't been passing by the Tagor Desert on this trip.
After all, he was just a stranger to Xiao Fan, with no deep connection to him, and his place in Xiao Fan's heart was insignificant.
After leaving Sand City, the two summoned their battle aura wings and headed towards the Snake-Man tribe's settlement.
Along the way, human traces gradually decreased, and what followed was the unchanging endless yellow sand. The hot weather had no effect on Xiao Fan and his companion.
"Tsk tsk, when I first came here, I was just a lowly Dou Shi. I never thought I would become a Dou Huang now."
Xiao Fan followed You Ruo, looking at the desert beneath his feet, and couldn't help but smile as he spoke.
When You Ruo heard Xiao Fan's words, her face was also full of memories. Two years ago, she was also risking her life to forcibly devour the strange fire for the sake of her clan, just for that one chance to break through to the Dou Zong level.
If Xiao Fan hadn't been by my side when I broke through, I probably would have perished under the burning of the strange fire long ago.
Recalling what happened back then, You Ruo couldn't help but feel a sense of lingering fear.
The terror of strange fire can only be truly felt by experiencing it firsthand.
It was precisely that act of devouring the strange fire that gave her the opportunity to come into contact with Xiao Fan.
"I don't know where you got the guts. You were just a mere Battle Master, yet you dared to venture deep into the territory of my Snake-People race, and even dared to covet the Strange Fire."
You Ruo tilted her head and looked at Xiao Fan, asking curiously.
Xiao Fan smiled when he heard about You Ruo's culture, then reached out and put his arm around You Ruo's slender waist, saying softly, "Perhaps it's because of your beauty."
During the conversation, he greedily inhaled the captivating fragrance emanating from You Ruo.
During their conversation, they had already ventured deep into the Tagor Desert, reaching a place rarely visited by humans.
Nowadays, those who frequent this place are mostly snake people. Humans without strength cannot even get here, and those with strength have no reason to come here, since there is a leader among the snake people who is feared by everyone.
"This seems to be... Yue Mei's territory."
As a settlement of snake people gradually came into view ahead, You Ruo and Xiao Fan stopped in mid-air and kept looking around.
"The living conditions here are terrible."
Xiao Fan looked at the "houses" that the snake people had built with stones, shook his head, and sighed.
"There's no other way. The desert is not a suitable environment for snake people to live in. Our blood is cold, and in the desert, we are exposed to the scorching sun all day long. The only place we can find some shelter is the shade of these boulders."
Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, You Ruo paused for a moment, then gazed at the snake-men coiled and hiding under the distant boulder, and said helplessly.
"If it weren't for the meager fighting spirit within the snake people's bodies that allowed them to survive the most difficult time, the snake people might have been wiped out long ago."
"Since I ascended to the throne as queen, what I have wanted to do is find a suitable place for my snake-people to live. After all, although the new snake-people have adapted over the years and can now withstand the desert climate, the most suitable environment for us to live in is still a cold and damp place."
Once You Ruo started talking, she didn't stop, continuously telling Xiao Fan about the experiences of the snake people and her own thoughts.
"And this is also the point where I and the Gama Empire have never been able to reconcile. For the survival of my people, I must fight the Gama Empire for territory, and they, in turn, inevitably fight for these lands. In the process, casualties are unavoidable, and hatred gradually deepens..."
Before they knew it, the two were sitting on a mound, their gazes fixed on the distant territory of the snake people. Xiao Fan listened quietly as You Ruo recounted these events.
"Don't worry, your dream will come true."
After a long while, Xiao Fan tightened his grip on You Ruo's hand and looked at her, speaking softly.
Although his tone was calm, the determination it conveyed was remarkable.
"Yes, that's for sure!"
Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, You Ruo nodded, then smiled confidently and said, "I am You Ruo, the Queen of the Snake People. Under my leadership, the Snake People will eventually leave this desert and return to a place suitable for our survival."
As You Ruo's voice rang out, she also released her aura without reservation. A huge purple phantom of a dragon emerged from behind her, roaring towards the sky, which was awe-inspiring.
Xiao Fan smiled as he watched You Ruo's aura gradually rise.
That's right, that's how I first met her – a confident, arrogant, and haughty queen.
The aura emanating from You Ruo naturally attracted the attention of the Yue Mei clan not far away.
The oppressive aura emanating from the snake-people's bloodline reminded them that this was the aura of their queen.
In the tribe, Yue Mei lay on a soft couch, taking a nap. Her alluring upper body leaned against the couch, her slender fingers resting on her forehead as she closed her eyes to rest. Her exquisite, long snake tail, reaching down to her waist, stretched from the couch to the ground, its tip swaying slightly from time to time.
Upon sensing that astonishing aura, he instantly sat up from the soft couch, looking towards You Ruo's direction with a look of surprise and delight.
"This aura... it's Her Majesty the Queen! Her Majesty the Queen has returned!"
Ever since Her Majesty the Queen devoured the strange fire, they have completely lost track of her. Fortunately, the elders of the clan confirmed that the Queen had not perished, so they have been quietly waiting for Her Majesty's return.
After all, the scene that happened in the Snake-Man Clan's Holy Land two years ago was still etched in their minds. The Snake-Man Clan's Holy Land was allowed to come and go as it pleased. Where did that leave the Snake-Man Clan's face?
They had been holding back their anger until now, but now, with Her Majesty the Queen's return, they can finally vent their frustration!
Thinking of this, Yue Mei instantly got up from the soft couch, flew out of her residence, flapped her battle qi wings on her back, and headed towards You Ruo's location.
It didn't take long for Yue Mei to reach the hill where You Ruo and the other person were.
Upon seeing the giant, colorful python roaring wildly on the hill, Yue Mei's eyes filled with tears. She prostrated herself before You Ruo and cried out, "Welcome back, Your Majesty!"
With the boost of battle aura, the voice spread throughout the surroundings. Upon hearing Yue Mei's words, the snake people in the tribe all bowed down in the direction of You Ruo, roaring and venting their excitement: Welcome back Her Majesty the Queen!
Upon hearing the call from the snake-people, You Ruo felt a surge of excitement. Taking a deep breath to suppress her emotions, she spoke in a calm and indifferent voice, "Rise."
As You Ruo's voice faded, Yue Mei straightened up and looked at You Ruo with a look of surprise and delight.
"Your Majesty, we have been waiting for you for so long, we have been waiting for your return."
Seeing the excitement in Yue Mei's eyes, You Ruo nodded and asked Yue Mei indifferently about the changes in the snake-people since she left.
Through Yue Mei's description, You Ruo also understood that since she devoured the strange fire and disappeared, the elders of the clan had given an order for the snake people to temporarily stop expanding outwards, consolidate their strength, and wait for the queen's return.
Therefore, in the past two years, the snake people have mainly been on the defensive in the face of human oppression. Although there have been no major casualties, it has aroused a lot of resistance among the snake people.
Hearing Yue Mei's words, You Ruo nodded, then coldly ordered, "Immediately notify all the leaders of the Snake-People Clan to head to the Holy City."
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In the spacious and solemn hall, the eight tribal leaders of the Snake People were all gathered.
Leading the group was none other than the alluring and graceful Yue Mei.
"Yuemei, is it true that Her Majesty the Queen has returned?"
Behind Yue Mei, a snake-man with a scarlet cloak casually draped over his upper body, revealing large areas covered in runes and exuding a bloodthirsty aura, was none other than Mobas, one of the eight leaders, who loudly questioned Yue Mei.
Upon hearing Mobas's words, Yue Mei frowned, then said calmly, "Whether it is or not, you'll find out soon enough. I don't have the guts to impersonate Her Majesty the Queen and give orders."
"Besides, you should know that the elders of the tribe have said long ago that we should not have any conflicts with humans recently. If I remember correctly, it is your tribe that has been stirring up trouble with the Gama Empire. If Her Majesty the Queen blames you, don't blame us for not pleading for you."
"Humph!"
Upon hearing Yue Mei's words, Mobas snorted coldly and said loudly with a disdainful tone, "I really don't understand why we have to swallow our pride like this. Those humans are nothing but cowards without any backbone. We can easily take over their cities if we just make a move."
Mobas had always disagreed with the practices of the clan elders, because in his view, the snake people could go to war with the Gama Empire and seize a better habitat.
"Alright, alright, all of you, stop talking."
Just as Mobas and Yue Mei were arguing, Yin Shi, who was leaning on a cane, interrupted their quarrel.
Yin Shi was the most senior among the eight commanders, and he was very experienced in dealing with people. When he spoke, Yue Mei and Mo Bass did not say anything more.
At that moment, a seductive female snake-woman emerged from behind; she was none other than Flower Snake, Queen Medusa's personal guard.
"Flower Snake, where is Her Majesty the Queen?"
Upon seeing Flower Snake, all the leaders turned to her and asked her questions.
Hua She'er's face was filled with shock. She only came to her senses when she heard everyone's questions. Then she said to everyone with a strange look, "Her Majesty the Queen is with the elders right now. Please wait here for a while."
After saying that, he left the hall in a hurry without waiting for anyone to react.
Everyone watched Hua She'er's behavior with great curiosity, except for Yue Mei, who kept her head down, lost in thought...
Meanwhile, behind the temple in the holy city of the Serpent People.
This is the deepest part of the entire Serpent People's territory.
The elders of the snake-people tribe live here. The elders are former retired leaders or snake-people of important status.