Chapter 531: Attack

"Listen well, Mei Du Sha: hand over the Qi San Hua Tong, lay down your arms and surrender, and we may spare you—otherwise, we will utterly annihilate your Yan Alliance!"

At this moment, in a city on the border of the Yan Alliance, countless Sea Giant Pythons stood like soldiers before the gates, plunging the city into panic.

Massive serpents rose into the air, standing motionless in Space—these were Chi Snakes, aquatic demonic beasts from the Sea.

They claimed descent from the ancient Chi Dragon and Ancient Heavenly Snake, their veins carrying the bloodlines of two supreme demonic beasts.

Originally, these ocean-dwelling snakes were never ruled by the Nine Underworld Earth Python; each lived in isolation, rivers never intruding upon wells, since the Nine Underworld Earth Python's claim to rule all Snake Race on the Dou Qi Continent did not extend to the oceans, far beyond their reach.

Yet Qing Lin's Qi San Hua Tong shattered this delicate balance—for the Qi San Hua Tong, whether flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, or crawling on land, any serpent fell under its dominion and could be enslaved.

Of course, these so-called Chi Snakes were merely flattering themselves—just as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan, though their bloodlines had diverged ten thousand miles from their Ancestors and were now muddled, still claimed to be descendants.

The more credible view held that the Chi Snake Race once indeed carried the bloodlines of two supreme demonic beasts, but their concentration was far thinner than the Ancient Heavenly Snake blood of the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan—so thin it was nearly extinct, utterly disconnected.

Thus, Chi Snake Race disciples mostly resembled Sea Pythons; only when a disciple grew strong enough could they hope to evolve, to achieve Bloodline Ancestral Return—like Mei Du Sha—if they dared risk their lives.

At this moment, a single Sea Python soared through the clouds like a great dragon; with their appearance, torrential rain poured down, drenching the earth, turning the shallow plains around the city into lakes.

The spiritual pressure was ferocious, as if tens of thousands of dragons were casting spells—a scene that shook the soul.

And faintly visible were not only the Chi Snake Race, but also the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan.

"This time, the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan means to wash away their past shame. Word is, after Mei Du Sha Queen emerged from seclusion, her power surged and she slew several of their Elders—fierce indeed." A distant onlooker muttered.

"You don't know the full story. The Mei Du Sha Queen didn't just kill a few Dou Zun Elders—during that battle, she slaughtered Yao Xiao Tian's own offspring, showing not the slightest mercy."

"Mei Du Sha Queen truly is a ruthless one—daring to kill the Clan Leader's son. This leaves no room for reconciliation whatsoever." A powerful beast race elder spoke: "But this time, the Yan Alliance will pay dearly for its recklessness. Rumor says the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan and the Chi Snake Race have reached an agreement, willing to cede some territories. Word is, the Chi Snake Race has sent everyone—even their Clan Leader has come in person."

"The Chi Snake Demon Sovereign has come!?" While this name was unfamiliar to humans, for demons it sent shivers down countless spines.

"A supreme demonic beast said to have nearly stepped into Sage level—rumor says his bloodline has undergone Bloodline Ancestral Return."

"Sage? Pfft. Do you believe what demons say? He's merely stronger than a normal Eight Rank Peak—barely even touches Nine Rank."

"Then why doesn't the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan just send a Dou Sage? Isn't Yao Xiao Tian a Dou Sage himself?" A young generation member asked, puzzled.

The elder smiled knowingly at the young ones and sighed: "The title 'Champion of the Pill Gathering' isn't just an honorific. Not only is Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Flower Sect, close to Xiao Yan, and the Flower Sect has a Dou Sage—but even Dan Tower would never permit a Dou Sage to freely kill Xiao Yan. Minor skirmishes among Dou Zun-level forces? Dan Tower won't interfere. Even if the Yan Alliance falls, Dan Tower won't act—it's Xiao Yan's own faction. But if a Dou Sage intervenes, that's an entirely different matter."

The old man smiled: "Besides, do you truly think the Yan Alliance has no Dou Sage behind it? Rumor says Xiao Yan once summoned a mysterious Dou Sage to counterattack and kill Snake Eight Heads of the Ghost Snake Tribe—but it's only rumor, hard to tell truth from falsehood."

Gulp. The young generation swallowed hard—so much depth beneath the surface!

"But this time, the Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan means business—they've gathered many Dou Zun, even the Chi Snake Demon Sovereign has come. Mei Du Sha Queen and the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Snake Temple with the Qi San Hua Tong are likely doomed."

Though the Yan Alliance has grown rapidly, it remains a newborn faction—having entered Zhong Zhou for only a few years. Many believe the Yan Alliance's expansion should halt; its speed into Zhong Zhou seems unbelievable, too fast.

One hundred thousand demon troops surrounded the Yan Alliance; alarm bells rang across the entire city, and it entered a state of war readiness.

"Sister Cai Lin," Qing Lin, clad in emerald-green robes, stood within the city, fists clenched, face filled with worry.

The numbers were utterly disproportionate—the enemy's Dou Zun outnumbered the entire Yan Alliance! And here, only Qing Lin and Cai Lin were Dou Zun.

Had it not been for Cai Lin's breakthrough to Eight-Star Dou Zun through Xiao Yan's Elixir and Ancient Sky Serpent Essence Blood, enhancing her bloodline, the enemy would have stormed in long ago, fearing the Qi San Hua Tong.

At this moment, Cai Lin's gaze was grave as she stared beyond the Protective Barrier at the torrential rain—outside, countless Sea Pythons formed a monstrous army, terrifying in scale.

What troubled Cai Lin most was the towering figure at the rear of the Sea Python horde—a being of immense power, at least at Five Revolving Dou Zun level.

Though demons don't speak of "revolving Dou Zun"—this human cultivation method, designed to smoothly breach the Dou Sage barrier, step by step—doesn't apply to them.

Demons, when breaking from Eight Rank to Nine Rank, speak only of bloodline: if a demon gains sufficient opportunity and breaks its bloodline, it can become a Sage without needing nine revolutions. Take Zi Yan—after evolving into Dragon Phoenix Bloodline, she needs only vast energy to ascend, no barriers blocking her.

But Cai Lin cannot—her bloodline is Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent; Eight Rank Peak is her limit. To break into Nine Rank, she must evolve her bloodline again—to Eight-Colored Swallowing Sky Python, or even the legendary Nine-Colored.

Yet clearly, the enemy had long been at Eight Rank Peak, his strength far beyond ordinary Eight Rank Peak demonic beasts—by human standards, equivalent to Five Revolving Dou Zun.

"Sister Cai Lin, they only want me—" Qing Lin's words cut off as Cai Lin's fierce gaze silenced her.

Cai Lin's slender fingers pinched Qing Lin's pale cheek, coldly speaking: "If I handed you over, what face would I have to show Xiao Yan?"

In that moment, Qing Lin's heart warmed—she had thought herself alone, with only Xiao Yan truly kind to her; now she had another Queen who treated her like a sister.

"Besides, counting the time—the Space Trade Fair begins in half a month." Cai Lin's eyes narrowed slightly as she gazed at the sea of Sea Pythons, a cold smile forming—these fools chose a poor time.

Boom—half a day later, a piercing cry echoed from behind the Sea Python army; the earth trembled like a subterranean dragon turning over. After half a day of torrential rain, the land outside the city had become a swamp.

Countless Sea Pythons slithered forward, charging wildly, their massive bodies slamming against the city's Protective Barrier.

Boom! Boom! Boom!! In the first wave of impacts, the fragile barrier dimmed visibly—it would not hold much longer before shattering.

"Ha! Mei Du Sha Queen, long heard of your name! Rumor says you've achieved Bloodline Ancestral Return of the Devouring Sky Serpent—I'm eager to test it. Tell me—is your so-called Devouring Sky Serpent bloodline real or just a lie?" A young man in blue robes laughed loudly from midair, radiating overwhelming spiritual pressure.

Hai Yuanlong, Young Clan Leader of the Chi Snake Race, Eight Rank Peak. He spoke bluntly, demanding a duel—this left many warriors pale with fury; the Queen was not only ruler of the Snake Empire, but now the entire Yan Alliance frontline had been utterly subdued by her power and ferocity.

Such arrogance, such insolence—this was treating the Yan Alliance as if it didn't exist.

The many powerful onlookers exchanged silent glances—Hai Yuanlong claimed he came for "duel," but everyone knew he sought Cai Lin's Devouring Sky Serpent bloodline.

For bloodlines long dried up, Cai Lin's Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent blood was the ultimate prize.

Cai Lin's gaze burned—she knew exactly what that lustful look meant.

Her eyes flashed fiercely—CRASH! Instantly, her blood qi surged like an ocean, rolling endlessly; threads of terrifying thunder coiled around her. She stepped into the sky, and above her loomed a colossal shadow of a rainbow-hued serpent, as if ready to devour the heavens.

At that moment, the immense Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent shadow surveyed all directions, gazing down upon all life—its terrifying aura crushed all enemies; the once-advancing Sea Pythons froze, trembling, bowing instinctively.

As one of the ancient supreme demonic beast races, the Devouring Sky Serpent was naturally the leader of all serpent-kind—let alone the Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent, bearing the Snake Mother Power, the most powerful lifeform in existence. A single thread of its aura could crush heaven and earth, forcing ten thousand serpents to kneel.

Qing Lin enslaved ten thousand serpents through the Qi San Hua Tong—but Cai Lin? She ruled by sheer power alone.

Seeing Cai Lin appear, Hai Yuanlong's face darkened—he never imagined her bloodline power was this strong! Even he felt a tremor—not the hollow boasting of those who fake lineage, but the true, genuine Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent bloodline!

Facing a formidable foe, Cai Lin now revealed everything—her full Eight-Star Dou Zun power.

In her hand, thunder coalesced; no words wasted—she struck with lethal intent. BOOM! A bolt of Seven Colored Thunder crashed from the sky, striking straight at Hai Yuanlong!

Feeling the terror of the Seven Colored Thunder, the Eight Rank Peak Hai Yuanlong paled—immediately unleashing his bloodline power, summoning countless raindrops into a water barrier.

The Seven Colored Thunder struck like a colossal serpent—CRASH! It shattered the water barrier effortlessly, sending the arrogant Young Clan Leader of the Chi Snake Race crashing to the ground, covered in mud and ash.

In a single strike, Cai Lin—only Eight-Star Dou Zun—brought down Hai Yuanlong, a Nine-Star Peak Dou Zun.

The surrounding onlookers were stunned.

"It's truly the Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent bloodline… Pure!"

Everyone had long assumed demons' boasts about their bloodlines were empty—like the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and Nine Underworld Earth Python Clan, who were worlds apart from the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix and Ancient Heavenly Snake.

So many people believed the rumors that Cai Lin was of Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpent bloodline were just nonsense—she was thought to be boasting, the rumors false, merely possessing a trace of bloodline like the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan or the Nine Underworld Dark Sea Python Clan.

Now that I see it, it's not just a trace!

"Kill!!" After being struck down, Hai Yuanlong's face darkened; he roared instantly, reverting to his true form—a massive Sea Python covered in Dragon Scale, surging skyward!

Eighteen Whirls Sweep, towering shadows piled high; this colossal Sea Python roared and bellowed, shaking heaven and earth.

"He's already undergone partial ancestral regression!" Seeing the giant serpent burst forth and shatter the space, many faces turned pale—was Hai Yuanlong about to fight to the death?!

"Hmph!" Facing this colossal figure, Cai Lin showed no fear, like an unrivaled female emperor; she formed a hand seal and instantly summoned Heavenly Thunder—far more terrifying than before—a Seven-Colored Heavenly Thunder as thick as a mountain range crashed down.

Sssss!!! The Seven-Colored Heavenly Thunder collided with the sea-blue giant python; the dragon scales on the giant serpent emitted waves of blue energy, these unique ripples resisting the Heavenly Thunder's intrusion.

But Cai Lin was no pushover; though her Cultivation Realm had not yet reached Nine Star Peak, her stronger bloodline granted her the ability to transcend levels.

"That seven-colored Heavenly Thunder is incredibly strong!"

"Of course it is—the Dragon King of the Void Ancient Dragon clan can wield a portion of Ancestral Dragon power; Medusa Queen merely lacks the inheritance—if she could unleash the Serpent Mother's Swallowing Heaven Power, Hai Yuanlong would've lost long ago."

As both sides stood locked in stalemate, a strange black shadow suddenly appeared behind Cai Lin; the shadow revealed a sinister grin, then struck from behind, slapping out a palm!

Sensing the black shadow's appearance, Cai Lin's eyes hardened; a cluster of Three-Color Strange Fire surged from within her, autonomously forming a protective barrier that instantly became a small Three-Color Fire Lotus, colliding with the black shadow's palm.

The black-shadowed figure never expected Cai Lin had this move—the palm met the lotus with a BOOM—the Flame Wave exploded, the terrifying shockwave hurling both parties backward.

The terrifying Three-Color Fire Lotus evaporated much of the rain curtain above.

(End of Chapter)