Chapter 167: The Bone Formation
As the group stood before the sea of white bones, the four snakewomen couldn't hide their shock. Even Xiao Yan, who had already seen it, had been slightly awed by the sight when he first arrived. For these four, who had never witnessed such a scene, it was utterly overwhelming.
When the first Medusa appeared, a bloodline pressure emanated from her, resonating deeply in their souls.
"Thud! Thud!"
Except for Medusa, the other three instantly dropped to their knees, unable to withstand the overwhelming force.
"It's the ancestor! Only the ancestor could bring forth such a powerful bloodline pressure," the elder exclaimed, her tears flowing freely as she prostrated herself. She was overcome with emotion finding the ancestor meant that the Snake People Tribe had a chance to rise again.
Even if she died now, she would have no regrets.
Medusa, though not forced to her knees, trembled slightly. Her usually composed and enchanting face carried a solemn, reverent expression as she performed the tribe's most ancient ritual of respect.
"Greetings, Ancestor!" she said softly, her words filled with awe.
Behind her, the other three repeated her words, their faces alight with a mixture of disbelief and reverence.
"Greetings, Ancestor!"
"Greetings, Ancestor!"
Though there were only four of them, their actions carried the weight of an entire people's history and reverence.
"Rise," the first Medusa said gently, a faint smile tugging at her lips. Her gaze lingered on the stunningly beautiful figure of Medusa.
"So, you are this generation's Medusa," she said, her tone tinged with pity.
"It seems this generation's Medusa has only reached the peak of Dou Huang. My child, you've had a hard life."
Hearing these words, Medusa's elegant body trembled. Her alluring face showed a wry smile filled with helplessness.
"This unworthy descendant has brought shame upon the ancestor."
"No, it's not your fault," the first Medusa said, shaking her head with a faint sigh.
"Since the third generation after me, every Medusa has struggled immensely to break through from Dou Huang to Dou Zong. It is because of the seal I placed. The decline of the Snake People Tribe is my doing."
Her words left the four stunned. Their expressions of excitement turned into disbelief as they stared at the ancestor in shock.
"Ancestor... why?" Medusa's long, narrow eyes held confusion and grief, her voice trembling.
"Why..." The first Medusa sighed deeply. She raised her hand, and a ripple of spatial energy emerged from the head of the seven colored serpent's skeleton.
A moment later, a smaller spatial passage appeared above the skeleton's head.
Indeed, there was a hidden Dou Sheng space here.
Xiao Yan's face showed no surprise at this revelation. He had expected it. If the Yin Yang Evil Saint could create a space and leave behind an entire city, then the Seven Colored Sky Swallowing Python, whose strength surpassed the Evil Saint's, would naturally leave something similar.
The so called "Saint's Legacy" likely lay within.
"My child, come with me. The secrets and the legacy await you inside. Today, I will tell you everything," the ancestor said. Medusa's body floated upward at her words, as though pulled by an unseen force.
The first Medusa then turned to the three who had accompanied her, flicking her finger. Three drops of seven colored blood floated to them and entered their bodies.
"You've worked hard," she said softly.
Finally, her gaze fell on Xiao Yan.
"Young one, you should come as well," she said.
"Me?" Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"But isn't this the legacy of the Seven Colored Sky Swallowing Python Tribe?"
"It is," the first Medusa replied with a smile.
"However, since you've chosen to become the protector of the Seven Colored Sky Swallowing Python's descendants, it's only fitting that you understand what you're protecting. But your two companions will not be able to enter. Their strength is too high, and this legacy space cannot withstand their presence."
Her tone carried a subtle hint of mischief as she glanced at Xiao Yan. There was a meaningful glint in her eyes, as though she were encouraging him in some unspoken way.
Xiao Yan blinked, suddenly understanding the implication behind her look. A sly grin crept across his face.
"Very well, then. I won't stand on ceremony," Xiao Yan said with a chuckle.
"Young Master, please proceed with caution," Xiao Wen said from behind.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt his excitement cool slightly, and a sense of caution returned.
"Thank you for the reminder, Wen Lao," Xiao Yan said, smiling.
"But there are some dangers I must face alone. I can't always rely on you."
"Indeed. I only hope that you'll remain careful in all that you do," Xiao Wen replied with a slight smile.
Xiao Yan nodded in acknowledgment. While he didn't believe the first Medusa had any reason to harm him, caution was always wise. Nevertheless, he quickly spread his Dou Qi wings and flew up beside the first Medusa, joining the current Medusa as they entered the spatial passage.
Inside, the space was filled with a misty glow of seven colored light. Countless threads of colorful energy coalesced into small seven colored snakes, slithering playfully through the air.
At the center of this ethereal scene, seven shining scales formed the shape of a serpent, dancing as though alive. Beneath them lay a small blood pool that shimmered with eerie, rainbow hues.
"This blood pool contains my father's last essence. Once you receive the full legacy of the Sky Swallowing Python, you can use this pool to refine your bloodline," the first Medusa said softly, her tone full of affection as she looked at the current Medusa.
"When this pool is fully depleted, your strength should have reached the Dou Zun level."
Medusa's enchanting eyes sparkled with joy and confusion. The first Medusa sighed softly.
"Years ago, our bloodline had already begun to decline. Coupled with the many enemies of our tribe, my father and his followers fought a great battle to fend off our foes. Although they were victorious, my father suffered grievous wounds that he could not recover from.
"To preserve what remained of our strength, I fused with my father's bones to create the Bone Formation, becoming its spirit. From then on, I lost the power to protect the Snake People Tribe. Even at my peak, I would have been hunted by our enemies, endangering our tribe further.
"Thus, before sealing myself, I locked away the Sky Swallowing Python's bloodline within the Snake People Tribe. It allowed them to fade from notice but also led to their decline."
As she recounted this history, Xiao Yan's expression shifted to one of surprise.
"Bone Formation?"
(Chapter ends.)
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