It was Medusa Queen's voice!
Although it sounded extremely weak, upon hearing her voice, the sorrowful atmosphere that had enveloped the Holy City was instantly replaced by ecstasy.
Hua She'er, who was outside the small island, also seemed to be reborn, crawling up while crying and laughing.
On the small island, Chen Xiao had already taken out an Earth Fire Lotus Seed and held it in his hand.
Swish! Swish!
Almost at the same time, Zi Yan's gaze turned towards it.
The constantly darting seven-colored light also stopped by Chen Xiao's hand.
Only now could its full appearance be clearly seen.
This was a small snake, only about two centimeters long. Its entire body was covered in tiny seven-colored scales, and its light purple snake eyes had a faint, eerie feeling. A strange, fresh fragrance lingered around its body. Although it was currently just a snake body, it exuded an air of elegance and nobility.
Perhaps because it had just evolved, the pink color was very prominent among the small snake's seven-colored scales. Its pink and tender appearance made it look completely harmless, instead appearing very cute and excessively beautiful.
Even Zi Yan, upon seeing this small snake, completely ignored the Earth Fire Lotus Seed in Chen Xiao's hand, her gaze entirely drawn to it, which showed how captivating it was.
At this moment, the seven-colored small snake slightly flicked its tiny tail, staring with its large, light purple eyes, gazing at Chen Xiao before it with extremely pure and clean eyes. Drawn by the Earth Fire Lotus Seed, it slowly approached his fist.
Upon sensing that Chen Xiao was not resisting and was even showing friendliness, the seven-colored small snake finally climbed onto his fist and burrowed its head towards the gaps between his fingers, wanting to dig out the Earth Fire Lotus Seed and feast on it.
Unfortunately, Chen Xiao's fist was tightly clenched, and this little creature that had just evolved didn't know how to use its own strength. This resulted in it burrowing for a long time with no progress, forcing it to retract its head, slightly curl up its body, and look over with those pair of light purple eyes, appearing pitiful.
Chen Xiao chuckled lightly, "We can talk about the Earth Fire Lotus Seed later. For now, you should eat something else."
Saying this, Chen Xiao took out a jade bottle containing Fire Spirit Paste.
Fire Spirit Paste was a medicinal liquid that was very beneficial to those with fire attributes. For those with fire attributes below the Dou Ling level, consuming it could accelerate their cultivation speed and also had some body refining effects.
This item was obtained by Chen Xiao and Zi Yan from an auction during their training in the Black-Corner Region. There were only six bottles in total.
Opening the jade bottle, the seven-colored small snake's curled body straightened out, climbed up Chen Xiao's arm to the bottle opening, poked its head in to sniff, and after a slight hesitation, plunged its head into the jade bottle. Slowly, its entire body burrowed inside.
"Didn't you say you bought this to give to a friend?" Zi Yan looked up.
"Medusa Queen is your friend, and your friend is my friend. She needs to replenish her energy now, and we can't be stingy, right?"
Zi Yan nodded slightly, no longer focusing on the matter, and looked at the jade bottle in his palm. "So, this little thing is what Sister Medusa looks like after evolving?"
"That's right. Doesn't it look a lot like you in snake form..."
"Your Majesty, how is Your Majesty?"
An urgent voice sounded, and Hua She'er also rushed over.
Just then, the seven-colored small snake finished drinking the entire bottle of Fire Spirit Paste and poked its head out of the jade bottle.
Under the gaze of three pairs of eyes, it paused for a breath, then transformed into a seven-colored light and burrowed into Chen Xiao's sleeve.
Chen Xiao did not stop it and looked at Hua She'er, saying, "Your Majesty has successfully evolved. This small snake is called the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, which is her evolved true form. It is thousands of times stronger than the Violet Nether Flame Snake and has infinite potential."
"However, as you can see, this Little Heaven Swallowing Python has a newborn soul. In other words, there are now two souls within its body. They need to contend for control of the body and gradually merge each other's souls. The winner goes without saying, while the loser will dissipate, and whether they can reappear in the future is uncertain."
Upon hearing this, the joy on Hua She'er's face instantly vanished.
This was truly one wave subsiding only for another to rise.
She had understood Chen Xiao's meaning. Although Medusa Queen had successfully evolved, she had encountered a new crisis.
If she failed to contend for the body, then their Majesty would never appear again!
In reality, the situation was not as dire as she imagined. Normally, with the newborn soul of the Little Heaven Swallowing Python, it was highly likely that it would not be able to contend with Medusa Queen.
However, if no measures were taken, for a long time, even if Medusa Queen gained the upper hand, she would still be affected by the Little Heaven Swallowing Python, which was unavoidable.
"I will not leave the Snake-People Race for the time being. You can inform the Elders of your race about these circumstances."
"Now, according to the discussion I had with your Majesty last night, this Heavenly Flame is mine. The Elders of your race will help me temporarily seal it on that lotus seat, right?"
Hua She'er nodded. She had been present throughout last night and knew what conditions Chen Xiao and Medusa Queen had agreed upon.
The Heavenly Flame was without question. If there was any Ice Spirit Cold Spring left, Chen Xiao could also take it.
Unfortunately, the small pool was now completely dry, not a single drop could be squeezed out.
"As for helping the Snake-People Race stabilize the potentially worsening situation, and providing necessary assistance, etc., since she has successfully evolved, these conditions are void. However, I will wait until she appears once before leaving, for a maximum of one month. Zi Yan and I still have matters to attend to and need to return to the Black-Corner Region, so we cannot stay in the Snake-People Race for too long."
"I understand, Mr. Chen Xiao, please rest assured. Now that the tribesmen know that Her Majesty has successfully evolved, it is impossible for the Snake-People Race to fall into chaos!"
Hua She'er nodded in agreement.
As she spoke, her gaze occasionally glanced towards Chen Xiao's sleeve.
She wanted to speak but hesitated, then hesitated again...
"Currently, the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's soul is dominant. Zi Yan and I were the first people it saw and the first to feed it, which is why it is more affectionate towards us. If you want to investigate its situation, you'll have to figure it out yourselves. I cannot command it either."
"As for using force against it... even if Zi Yan and I don't interfere, the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's power is quite formidable. Moreover, just the fact that it contains your Majesty's soul within it, I believe the Snake-People Race would not dare to offend it in such a manner, right?"
Hua She'er nodded helplessly, somewhat regretting her slow reaction earlier.
Little did she know, this wasn't a matter of speed.
For the Little Heaven Swallowing Python to approach you, you at least need to have something on you that attracts it.
"Therefore, my suggestion is to wait patiently. The Little Heaven Swallowing Python's newborn soul is not strong. Medusa Queen is merely overly exhausted at the moment. After a little recovery, she should appear soon," Chen Xiao continued.
Hua She'er also understood that there was no other way.
Immediately, she stopped talking and first arranged accommodation for the two of them, then went to report to the four Elders.
Not long after, four old women with faces full of deep wrinkles and somewhat frightening appearances emerged from a dark secret chamber and headed towards the small lake behind the Holy City.
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