Chapter 168: True Blood of the Demon Saint
"You recognize the Bone Formation?"
The first Medusa looked at Xiao Yan with a mix of surprise and respect, her tone tinged with a faint sigh.
"As expected of the Xiao Clan one of the foremost ancient clans across the continent."
On the side, Medusa listened to their conversation, her enchanting features laced with confusion. She understood the words they spoke but struggled to grasp their meaning.
Noticing her puzzled gaze, Xiao Yan smiled faintly and explained:
"The Bone Formation is an ancient Heaven tier array. It's a powerful formation that uses the bones of the dead as weapons, forming an army of skeletal warriors.
"However, this formation comes at a heavy price not only does it require the corpses of numerous powerful beings, but it also demands the sacrifice of a strong individual's soul to serve as the array's spirit.
"The array spirit ensures the formation's enduring power. But ever since the decline of ancient formations, the Bone Formation has nearly disappeared from the world."
With this explanation, Xiao Yan finally understood why the first Medusa could not leave the center of this ancient city. She had sacrificed herself to become the array's spirit.
Although she retained her consciousness and had even grown stronger, the price was that she could not easily leave.
Even if she were to fully activate the Bone Formation and step away, the formation's components primarily the beasts' bones would suffer significant wear and tear. Moreover, each activation would drain her remaining life force.
"I see." Medusa nodded slightly, her captivating gaze now tinged with complexity as she looked at the first Medusa.
"So, our ancestor sacrificed herself long ago and is now an array spirit?"
"Indeed," the first Medusa replied with a faint sigh.
"The Bone Formation is my clan's last powerful defense, meant to deal with those corrupted clans in the future."
"Corrupted clans?" Xiao Yan's expression shifted slightly.
"Are you referring to the Fallen Heaven Phoenix and the Swallowing Spirit Clan?"
"Correct. They have long since fallen and become slaves to an ominous power. As for the details, you'll have to wait until you reach the Dou Zun level to learn more. Knowing too much now won't do you any good.
"Even with your identity as a Xiao Clan member, you cannot guarantee absolute safety. Those bastards include several Dou Sheng level beings."
The first Medusa smiled faintly and turned to Medusa.
"Child, the great calamity will come someday. The continent's future depends on the strength of your generation."
"Go now. Accept our clan's legacy and evolve into a true Seven Colored Sky Swallowing Python."
She raised a finger and pointed at the blood lake. A dazzling, jewel like droplet of seven colored blood emerged from the lake and hovered mid air, radiating an aura of immense power.
"This is the purest drop of true blood left by the Demon Saint. Absorb it, and you'll complete your evolution."
Medusa nodded slightly, her snow white chin dipping in acknowledgment. She stepped forward and allowed the seven colored droplet to fall onto her forehead.
As the blood fused into her, a blush of pain and heat spread across her face.
"What's happening to her?" Xiao Yan frowned as Medusa's pale skin turned crimson, veins bulging visibly as if she were enduring unbearable agony. Her sharp nails pierced into her palms, causing blood to drip from her slender fingers.
"What's this? You're so concerned about her, and she's not even your wife yet," the first Medusa teased with a mischievous smile, noticing Xiao Yan's anxious expression.
Xiao Yan didn't flinch, replying boldly,
"Caring for one's woman is a man's duty."
"Hmph, you cheeky brat." The first Medusa chuckled, shaking her head in mild exasperation.
Meanwhile, Medusa's agony deepened. Her graceful figure trembled violently, her enchanting face glistening with sweat. Even her luxurious purple robes were drenched, clinging to her body and outlining her flawless, curvaceous silhouette.
"She's... perfect," Xiao Yan muttered, unable to take his eyes off her.
The first Medusa's aged hand suddenly blocked his view.
"You rascal, ogling my descendant like this? Shameless!"
"Hey, we're practically family! What's wrong with looking?" Xiao Yan retorted, brushing her hand aside.
At that moment, a soft groan escaped Medusa's lips, filled with suppressed pain.
The next second, seven colored Dou Qi erupted from her body like a flood, and her purple robes disintegrated into fine powder.
The sight revealed before Xiao Yan was enough to make even a seasoned soul like him nearly lose his composure. Her figure, now fully exposed, was beyond perfection, radiating both elegance and sensuality.
"Damn..." Xiao Yan gulped, his heart racing.
Before he could stare any longer, the first Medusa's hands clamped over his eyes again.
"Brat! You're taking advantage of my descendant in front of me?"
"Get your hands off, you old bat!" Xiao Yan growled.
"What did you call me?" The first Medusa's eyes narrowed, and the energy in the space around them surged ominously.
Realizing he had no backup here, Xiao Yan quickly plastered a smile on his face.
"Ah, esteemed ancestor, I only meant that I was concerned for her wellbeing."
"Hmph." The first Medusa scoffed but let him off with a warning.
"Shameless."
"Better shameless than regretful." Xiao Yan chuckled nervously but stopped trying to sneak a peek.
Just then, the seven colored light surrounding Medusa intensified. Her silhouette was now barely discernible amidst the glowing radiance.
"It'll take her a few days to complete her transformation," the first Medusa said, turning her attention to Xiao Yan.
"Since you have time to spare, why don't you focus on refining the Myriad Beast Spiritual Flame? Without it, you won't be able to help my descendant purify her bloodline in the future."
"Fine, fine," Xiao Yan grumbled, turning toward the task at hand.
As he prepared to focus, a sudden surge of energy caught his attention. In the distance, within the radiant seven colored light, a massive purple serpent over thirty meters long began to take shape.
(Chapter ends.)
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