blogombal 675. The Empress's Path
675. The Empress's Path
"Don't underestimate him," Xuan Kongzi said with a smile.
"Who is Senior Shennong? He has traversed the continent for thousands of years and has seen countless geniuses. But in all these years, the only disciple he has truly personally taught is Wei Jiangyuan, who is standing before us. The profound meaning and expectations he holds for this are beyond our comprehension."
"Of course, even if there is no deeper meaning, given Wei Jiangyuan's contributions to the Pill Tower during the Pill Gathering, even if he wants to stay in the Pill Tower, we have an obligation to make proper arrangements for him."
"Yes, it's just a pity that the one who contributed the most has already..." Qiu Ling said, but she couldn't continue.
"yes."
"The Pill Tower owes Xiao Yan a favor, an enormous favor that can never be repaid..."
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The Netherworld Swamp is located on the outskirts of the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python clan.
Qinglin stood quietly at the bow of the flying snake boat. Today, she was not wearing her usual elegant light blue dress, but instead a dark blue outfit with fine snake scale patterns, which outlined her increasingly mature and proud figure and added a touch of coldness that blended in with the gloomy environment.
Yao Huang stood respectfully to the side behind Qing Lin. At this moment, he had completely shed the slovenly appearance he had when he was setting up a fortune-telling stall on the streets of Shengdan City. A finely tailored black brocade robe had replaced his tattered clothes, with intricate serpent patterns embroidered in silver thread, exuding an understated yet ancient majesty.
Yao Huang was the fortune teller who had specifically observed Qing Lin in Shengdan City that day and "helped" her.
"Elder Yaohuang, how many people in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan will support me this time?" Qinglin asked, looking at the person in front of him.
Upon hearing this, Yao Huang answered without much hesitation, "As long as you can easily prove your identity within the clan, at least 80% of the clan members will support you, if not all of them!"
"Why?" A genuine look of surprise appeared in Qinglin's emerald green eyes.
Yao Huang gave Qing Lin a deep look. He originally thought that it would be quite troublesome to bring this woman back to the clan, after all, Xiao Yan and his group were not weak, and there were even Dou Sheng level experts behind them.
But Qinglin seemed to know his thoughts, and about a month after the battle of Saint Pill City ended, she cooperated and left with him, which surprised him.
The reason he was so enthusiastic about this matter was because he was a disillusioned person in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. Neither the old nor the new patriarchs of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan had any intention of recruiting him as a confidant. Instead, they were always on guard against him. So, in anger, he resolutely left. Unexpectedly, he was able to meet such a member of the Nine Netherworld Python King Blood Clan on his journey!
"This is the supreme power of bloodline! Your Highness, please believe me, when the royal blood is unleashed, all snakes will unite as one!"
"Bloodline?"
"That's right, because of the way our clan does things, we have an exceptionally large population."
At this point, Yao Huang was slightly embarrassed. The Nine Netherworld Python clan wasn't just large in number; it was an absolute explosion in numbers! Among the three major magical beast clans, the Heavenly Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon placed great importance on the survival of their clans, but the Nine Netherworld Python clan emphasized widespread expansion.
"The Nine Netherworld Python clan has one unique characteristic: they value their bloodlines above all else. I am considered a marginal member of the royal family, yet the purity of the royal blood within you is enough to terrify me. Bloodlines are the most powerful language among clan members, and I believe that anyone who sees you will be completely captivated by you!"
Upon hearing this, Qinglin nodded quietly and did not say anything more.
The reason she readily agreed to come out with Yao Huang was mainly because Ming Mei had specifically instructed her on this matter in a message. Originally, she should have gone there immediately after arriving in Zhongzhou, but because Xiao Yan was there, she had been ignoring Ming Mei's request.
Now she was able to accompany Yao Huang with peace of mind. Although Mingmei did not explain everything, she did emphasize that the Nine Netherworld Python Clan was related to her strength improvement. If this clan still existed, she must make contact with them!
Moreover, Mingmei specifically mentioned that the Nine Netherworld Python clan would treat Qinglin with great respect. At the time, she didn't understand, but now, seeing Yaohuang's attitude, Qinglin understood quite well.
The python king's blood that Yao Huang regarded as divine was not, in truth, the destiny of the Nine Netherworld Python. It was on that unforgettable night in Saint Pill City, in her unconsciousness and agonizing struggle, that Mingmei, using heaven-defying methods, forcibly extracted the most primal essence of the king's blood from the young Nine Netherworld Python that had always faithfully accompanied her, and merged it into her human-hybrid body!
However, Qinglin knew very well that her current strength was still insufficient in the face of true powerhouses. If she wanted to continue to improve, she had to follow Mingmei's plan.
While Xiao Yan was still alive, all she wanted was to stay by his side. Now that he's gone, the protective barrier that once shielded her has vanished. This loss felt like a piece of flesh had been ripped from her heart. She understood more clearly than ever before: in this world, right and wrong are utterly pale and laughable before absolute power. Without power, nothing can be protected!
Even when invited by the Starfall Pavilion and the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, she refused without hesitation.
Whether it was to gain the strength to protect what she wanted to protect, or to satisfy the deep-seated hatred she felt for the Spirit Clan, she had to embark on this path, even if it was built on the painful foundation of plundering Xiao Han's bloodline.
Power and resources are what she needs most right now. Mingmei has already planned everything for her, and now she has to go and get them!
She didn't actually reject the identity of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's Empress. After all, she could obtain the resources she needed for cultivation from the Nine Netherworld Pythons.
"I am not familiar with the Nine Netherworld Python clan, so I will rely entirely on Elder Yaohuang from now on!"
Upon hearing these words, the long-suppressed flame in Yao Huang's heart finally erupted, and his ecstasy almost overwhelmed him!
His biggest worry was that Qing Lin had absolutely no interest in the Nine Netherworld Python clan, and now that she had said that, it was exactly what he wanted. He desperately needed an opportunity, an opportunity that would allow him to return to the core of power, and even influence the future!
The Azure Scale Prince before him, whose blood flowed with royal blood yet remained untouched by the clan's forces, was the Heavenly Ascension Step he had been waiting for for many years. In his eyes, the composure of an elder was instantly replaced by a gleam of almost insane ambition.
"Once you truly descend upon the clan, once the two major factions are eliminated, the entire Nine Netherworld Python clan will obey your every command!"