On the Fighting Qi Continent, there is no shortage of Dou Huangs who can rival a Dou Zong. The Gold and Silver Elders of the Black-Corner Region are twin brothers; although they cannot truly rival a Dou Zong, they can stall Su Qian, the Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy.
The Three Elders of Mu Lan from the Mu Lan Empire practice an Earth Tier Middle-Grade Cultivation Technique called the "Three Beasts Savage Desolation Manual," which, when enhanced by a secret technique, also allows them to rival a One-Star Dou Zong.
Aside from them, in the original plot, only the protagonist Xiao Yan, with his "cheats," was able to slay a Dou Zong as a Dou Huang.
The gap between a Dou Huang and a Dou Zong can indeed be bridged through certain Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals, but the prerequisite is that your Cultivation Technique must be far superior to mine!
At this moment, Chen Yang was equipped with a low-grade earth tier Cultivation Technique, two Earth Rank Low-tier Dou Techniques, and one Earth Tier Middle-Grade Dou Technique. His Physical Body, combat experience, and all other aspects had been raised by the System to the peak of a One-Star Dou Zong.
The four old women before him had all once been Queen Medusas of the Snake-People Tribe, and over many years of cooperation, they had even cultivated a certain Combined Attack Tactic.
However, all of this was futile in the face of absolute overwhelming strength.
"Dragon Appearing in the Field!"
In the sky, Chen Yang muttered to himself. As he pushed out his right hand, a fiery-red five-clawed divine dragon flew out from behind him, its four sharp claws heading straight for the four old snakes.
"What Dou Technique is this?"
Seeing this, the leading Grand Elder suppressed her inner fear. Raising the longsword in her hand, she unleashed a sharp, cold Dou Qi and slashed toward the dragon claw. However, her strongest Dou Technique gained no advantage against this primarily defensive move, Dragon Appearing in the Field. The dragon claw shattered her unleashed energy and scooped her and her sisters up within its grasp.
"Seal!"
Chen Yang naturally didn't know any sealing arts, but as a Dou Zong, sealing the Dou Qi of a few Dou Huangs was no problem. As he pointed his right index finger, four streaks of fiery-red Dou Qi shot into the bodies of the old snakes, completely sealing their Dou Qi.
In an instant, the four Elders of the Snake-People Tribe became like fish on a chopping block, at his mercy.
"Heh... Is this... the gap between a Dou Huang and a Dou Zong?" The Grand Elder hadn't sustained any injuries, but at this moment, her Dao Heart had already collapsed. In the past centuries, she had prided herself on being exceptionally talented, believing that with the Snake-People Tribe's Legacy and her strength as a Peak Dou Huang, she could at least hold her own for a few rounds against a Dou Zong, even if she wasn't their match.
As it turned out... four Peak Dou Huangs weren't even a match for a single blow. They didn't even get a chance to use the Dou Techniques they were so proud of before their Dou Qi was sealed, leaving them at his mercy... *Gulp!* Seeing Chen Yang finish the battle in less than three seconds, Xiao Yan swallowed hard and asked Yao Lao in his mind, "Teacher, is the gap between a Dou Zong and a Dou Huang really this massive?"
"Do you think the barrier blocking countless Peak Dou Huangs is just talk?" Yao Lao rolled his eyes. "A Dou Zong can already master a portion of spatial power. Unless they are a Dou Huang who practices a powerful secret technique that can break through the energy limit, any other Dou Huang is nothing more than a clay chicken or a pottery dog before a Dou Zong."
Yao Lao stroked his beard inside the ring, looking emotional. "Kid, you still have a long way to go. Don't aim too high for now. First, get your hands on the Green Lotus Core Flame, and then later..."
"Stop, stop, stop, I get it. Teacher, stop lecturing..." Xiao Yan hurriedly interrupted Yao Lao's speech. This old man was already a Soul body, so why was he still so talkative? Could he have been beaten to death in his previous life because he talked too much?
Meanwhile, Yun Yun was equally shocked. She knew there was a gap between a Dou Huang and a Dou Zong, but she hadn't expected it to be this vast.
Four Peak Dou Huangs had actually been dealt with by her lover in just a few seconds... "Kill us!" In the sky, looking at herself trapped within the dragon claw, the Grand Elder spoke with a flat expression, her Dao Heart collapsed.
"Kill? I am not a bloodthirsty person!" Chen Yang shook his head. He never intended to kill these four old snakes. If he hacked them to death, wouldn't Medusa come after him with a blade to fight for her life?
At this moment, Yue Mei, who had finally arrived with great effort, heard Chen Yang's words and looked speechless. You're not bloodthirsty? Then what about my squad of loyal snake-people?
"Does Your Excellency intend to use us to threaten the Queen? If so, we would rather self-destruct than be used by you!" the Second Elder sneered.
"Hahaha..." Chen Yang laughed upon hearing this, then looked at the four old snakes. "Leaving aside the fact that your strength is worlds apart from mine, do you four even have the ability to self-destruct at this very moment?"
The Second Elder was instantly speechless, a flicker of struggle passing through her eyes. At this moment, their Dou Qi was completely sealed by the other party's scorching fire-attribute Dou Qi. Forget self-destructing; they couldn't even mobilize a single shred of it.
"Didn't your Queen just say that as long as I don't harm you, she would offer the Green Lotus Core Flame with both hands?"
"I am quite willing to believe the promise of a ruler."
"Of course, if she breaks her word and tries to fight me to the death after her successful evolution, then I wouldn't mind turning the four of you into roasted snakes before she even makes a move!"
Chen Yang looked at the four of them, revealing a harmless smile, but in their eyes, it looked like the smile of a demon.
"..." The four fell silent. As things stood, the only thing they had achieved since appearing was giving Queen Medusa the chance to evolve.
Furthermore, looking at it now, this human Dou Zong didn't seem to have any intention of interfering with the Queen's evolution. They could only pin their hopes on the Queen completing her evolution and using that Heavenly Flame to trade for their old lives... Neither Yun Yun nor Xiao Yan had any objections to Chen Yang's decision.
The Jianghu isn't just about fighting and killing to solve every problem.
The Snake-People Tribe has five Peak Dou Huangs, yet they haven't invaded the Jia Ma Empire. Instead, they live in a corner, surviving in the Tagor Desert—a place not at all suitable for snake-people. They must have some other objective.
And now, with Chen Yang's actions, if he could establish good relations with the Snake-People Tribe, it might not be a bad thing... The battle had stopped!