Episode 15

In his residence, Zhao Ling was ready to leave for the southern part of the eastern continent. He wanted to find the whereabouts of the Earth Lotus Flame, as mentioned by the ancestors of the Flame Sect.

"Hmm, it seems I don't need to worry about my family. As long as they have the protection of the Flame Sect's ancestors, they will be safe. With this, I can adventure with peace of mind," Zhao Ling muttered. He then wrote a letter and placed it on his bed. Afterward, Zhao Ling immediately left.

"Father, Mother, and Brother, I hope you are all well until I return," AL muttered, then he immediately shot off into the darkness of the night, flying using Qi wings.

"I can't stay here long, and I have to get to the Middle Continent quickly. Why does it feel like the Soul Palace is doing something?" muttered Zhao Ling. He had always hated the Soul Palace, not only because they killed his parents and the villagers but also because of the Soul Palace's ever-expanding evil.

"Soul Palace, this time, I will definitely succeed in destroying you!" Zhao Ling murmured with a cold gaze, and he returned his focus to the path ahead.

Meanwhile, at his house, a beautiful woman was reading a letter. The woman's expression immediately turned sad and angry.

"Ling'er, I hope you're okay. How could you leave without saying goodbye to your mother?" said the woman, who was none other than Yun Li. She had read the letter left by Zhao Ling.

"We don't know how long it will be until we meet again. Mother also has to return to her clan, or our family will be destroyed," Yun Li muttered sadly. It seemed she was harboring many secrets unknown to anyone but herself. As if to prove it, a figure dressed in black appeared in the room.

"My apologies, Madam, but the Patriarch has ordered your return. If you don't, he'll be furious and will kill them all," said the man, causing Yun Li's face to turn cold.

"That damned old fool, if only I were stronger than him, I would definitely kick him," Yun Li said coldly.

"Go, I will return. Give me time to say goodbye to my family," Yun Li said coldly, and the person immediately disappeared.

"Huff… Gege, Feng'er, Bing'er, and Ling'er, forgive Mother, who must leave. I hope we meet again, even if it seems impossible," Yun Li muttered, tears streaming down her face. After that, she suddenly disappeared.

Back to Zhao Ling, he suddenly stopped and looked back, muttering.

"Why do I have a bad feeling?"

He thought about his mother, but when he remembered that there were people guarding them, he immediately dismissed his worries and continued his journey south.

A week passed as Zhao Ling flew towards the south until he reached a barren desert.

"Finally, I've arrived. Well then, let's feel where that flame is," Zhao Ling muttered. He closed his eyes, searching for the whereabouts of the Earth Lotus Flame by tracing it using the flame within his body. After half an hour, a smile appeared on his lips.

"So that's where the flame is. Luckily, no one else has taken it yet. This way, it'll be easier to get. But...the location is very close to the Sky Serpent Clan. Huff… It seems it won't be easy," muttered Zhao Ling. He had found the location of the Earth Lotus Flame, and it was in the eastern part, where the Sky Serpent Clan resided.

"I have no choice. It seems I have to take the flame quickly and leave immediately. Offending the Sky Serpent Clan is not beneficial. Even though I'm confident I can defeat them, I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble," Zhao Ling muttered. He walked into the desert and sped off towards the east.

Zhao Ling continued to fly until he finally reached the eastern part of the desert, though still far from the Sky Serpent Clan's territory.

"The flame is here. Alright, I'll go in and take it immediately," Zhao Ling muttered as he saw a large downward tunnel. Without a second thought, he entered, not wanting to linger in the area.

However, when he reached the bottom, he saw a beautiful figure with pointed ears trying to withstand the heat of the Earth Lotus Flame.

The woman opened her eyes when she sensed someone entering and glared at Zhao Ling.

"Who are you?" she said coldly.

"Oh, it's Queen Medusa, as expected. You don't need to know who I am. What's certain is that I want that flame. I hope you won't stand in my way, Queen Medusa," Zhao Ling said casually. From a single glance, he knew that the woman was Queen Medusa because only she possessed such terrifying charm skills. Anyone with a weak mind would be trapped by her allure.

"Huh, you want the Earth Lotus Flame? You are very brave," Medusa said coldly and instantly disappeared.

Boom!

An explosion was heard as Queen Medusa attacked Zhao Ling, but he easily caught it.

"Hahaha, as rumored, you really hate humans. But I don't have time to entertain you, Queen Medusa. How about we make a deal?" Zhao Ling chuckled as Queen Medusa attacked him.

Queen Medusa was actually quite shocked. Her attack was easily blocked even though she was already at the peak Saint Realm while her opponent was only at the early Emperor Realm.

"Negotiate with me? Show me that you're worthy," Medusa said coldly, then she drew a sword and attacked Zhao Ling.

Zhao Ling, seeing this, didn't stay idle. He drew his Heavenly Lotus Sword, and...

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing echoed as Zhao Ling and Queen Medusa continued to fight until they exited the tunnel.

"Stop this! I don't want to fight you. My time is limited!" shouted Zhao Ling, who genuinely didn't want to fight.

"Huh, you underestimate me, bastard!" Medusa said furiously. She then prepared a technique.

"Sky Serpent Sword Technique, First Move: Sky Serpent Slash!" Medusa shouted, and a silhouette of a giant snake shot towards Zhao Ling.

"Tsk, damn it. If this keeps up, I have no choice but to injure her," cursed Zhao Ling, annoyed that his words were ignored.

"Heavenly Flame Sword Technique, Heavenly Flame Slash," Zhao Ling muttered, and a crescent moon-shaped silhouette with a white flame aura appeared.

BOOOOMMM!

An explosion roared as the two attacks collided. The giant snake silhouette vanished instantly, while the silhouette from Zhao Ling's attack continued to shoot towards Medusa and...

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