This captivating aura suddenly reminded Xiao Yan of Yun Yun, the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, whom he had encountered before.
Both exuded the dignified and noble temperament of those in high positions.
Compared to Queen Medusa, even the alluring and seductive Yue Mei, who followed closely behind her, appeared somewhat dimmed in presence.
"Who would have thought that Queen Medusa would show up?"
"Queen Medusa has long been at the peak of the Dou Emperor stage. She must be here for the Boundary-Breaking Pill. Previously, Yue Mei from her camp visited Master Zhou. It's no surprise that she's here to attend his wedding!"
"As expected of the renowned Queen Medusa—absolutely mesmerizing, with unmatched beauty and allure!"
As countless men caught sight of Queen Medusa, a hint of intoxicated admiration flickered through their eyes, along with deep-seated reverence.
She was truly breathtaking.
"Is she the infamous Queen Medusa, whose fearsome reputation has deterred multiple empires near the desert?"
Gazing at the enchantingly beautiful woman in the violet robe, Xue Mei exhaled softly and murmured under her breath.
Even someone like her, a recognized beauty, felt a sense of inferiority in Queen Medusa's presence.
Perfect.
Alluring.
Unparalleled.
Though relations between humans and the serpent race were far from harmonious, no one dared to cause trouble at Zhou Yi's wedding.
Even those harboring grievances had to set them aside.
Thus—
While Queen Medusa's arrival dazzled countless attendees, it did not disrupt the proceedings.
"The bride and groom are here!"
A resounding voice announced, and Zhou Yi appeared, holding the hand of the eldest princess Yao Ye, who was dressed in an elegant crimson gown, atop the head of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Basking in the glory of the moment, he stood tall.
"Zhou Yi…"
Queen Medusa's long, bewitching eyes lingered on him, her calm heart rippling with waves of emotion—not only due to Zhou Yi's unparalleled charisma but also because of the dream she had.
In the dream, she and Zhou Yi had crossed paths, journeyed side by side, and roamed the world together, their days filled with romance and joy.
After the brief ceremony concluded, Yao Ye was escorted to the bridal chamber.
Zhou Yi greeted the guests briefly.
When Queen Medusa found herself face-to-face with Zhou Yi, the familiar masculine scent from him—identical to what she had experienced in her dream—left her momentarily dazed.
Was this a dream or reality?
"My queen, is something wrong?" Yue Mei softly called out when Zhou Yi had walked away, noticing Queen Medusa lost in thought.
"It's nothing," Queen Medusa replied indifferently, regaining her composure.
However, as she watched Zhou Yi's departing figure, a faint, inexplicable ache arose in her heart.
At that moment—
Zhou Yi arrived at the bridal chamber, pushed the door open, and casually walked in.
Yao Ye's delicate body trembled slightly at the sound, her heart leaping to her throat. Though she had only met Zhou Yi a few times, the situation filled her with overwhelming nervousness.
Suddenly—
The room brightened.
Zhou Yi lifted her red veil.
Yao Ye looked up, revealing a cold yet exquisitely beautiful face. Shyness tinged with hesitation colored her expression as she softly called, "Master Zhou."
"Still calling me Master Zhou?" Zhou Yi chuckled, sitting casually on the edge of the bed and pulling her gently into his arms.
Yao Ye stiffened. Gazing at Zhou Yi, she stammered, "H-Husband…"
Her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, and her chest felt like it harbored a lively, bounding deer.
A shy beauty.
Utterly enchanting.
Zhou Yi poured wine into two cups, handing one to Yao Ye.
They crossed arms and drank together.
As the wine slid down her throat, Yao Ye's tension began to ease.
Although their interaction was brief, Zhou Yi's wit and charm gradually made her relax, melting away her initial anxiety.
The moon shone brightly, stars adorned the sky, and the night was tranquil and romantic.
It was destined to be a sleepless night.
Yun Yun couldn't sleep.
Queen Medusa couldn't sleep.
And countless others found themselves equally restless.
In just three short months, Zhou Yi had first married Ya Fei, and now Yao Ye. Yun Yun's wedding was scheduled for the following month.
It was clear Zhou Yi had a fondness for marriage, spurring countless thoughts among those around him.
Particularly with Jia Xingtian and Yun Shan ascending to the Dou Ancestor stage, the atmosphere was electrified with inspiration.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on receiving the following rewards.]
A bottle of Transformation Pills (10 pills).
Three Thousand Lightning Movement.
Zhou Yi reviewed the rewards.
The Transformation Pills were self-explanatory, as he had acquired them before.
The Three Thousand Lightning Movement, however, was an advanced Dou Technique from the Wind Lightning Pavilion, an untransmittable secret of the sect.
In the original story, Xiao Yan's acquisition of this technique had even led to a falling-out with the sect.
Despite being a low-tier Earth-grade technique, its speed rivaled mid-tier techniques.
It comprised three stages: Lightning Flash → Lightning Instant → Three Thousand Lightning.
Once perfected, one could cultivate the sect's treasured technique, the Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body.
After absorbing the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, Zhou Yi opened the Level 60 Grand Gift Box.
Rewards:
Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body.
Fallen Heart Flame.
"Not bad!"
Zhou Yi was in excellent spirits.
The Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body was the crowning jewel of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, a martial technique of ancient origin classified as high-level Earth rank.
Once mastered, it allowed the user to create a Lightning Illusionary Body—a clone whose strength mirrored the original. As long as the original body remained unharmed, the phantom was indestructible. This technique was so formidable that others often likened it to heavenly-tier abilities with just three words: "Rivaling the Heavens."
However, the difficulty of mastering it was immense. One prerequisite was reaching the pinnacle of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement.
But for Zhou Yi, none of these challenges posed an issue.
With an accumulation of untapped experience points, he directly allocated resources to the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body.
After expending a staggering ten million experience points, Zhou Yi had advanced the technique to perfection. With a mere thought, he could now summon a Lightning Illusionary Body effortlessly.
Moreover, upon merging with the Fallen Heart Flame, Zhou Yi's cultivation base soared, pushing him directly to the Two-Star Dou Venerate realm. His strength ascended to yet another level.
At this moment—
The sun was already high in the sky. Its piercing rays sneaked through the window, gently creeping across the face of the slumbering Yao Ye.
Her cheeks glowed faintly with a long-lasting blush, a visage reminiscent of a beauty drunk on wine.
Zhou Yi observed her for a while, a soft smile gracing his lips. Carefully, he placed her down, ensuring not to disturb her, before silently leaving the room.
"Master Zhou, here are the ingredients required to refine the Boundary-Breaking Pill."
Queen Medusa approached Zhou Yi, handing over the prepared materials. There was a rare hint of unease in her expression as she spoke.
"Two of the ingredients are still missing. Might I trouble Master Zhou to begin the refinement process in advance? I promise to procure the remaining ingredients as quickly as possible!"
"That's fine," Zhou Yi responded without hesitation.
In truth, the materials Queen Medusa had provided were sufficient to produce five Boundary-Breaking Pills as well as several other elixirs.
"Thank you, Master Zhou!"
Relief washed over Queen Medusa's face as she finally let go of her worries.
Though acquiring these materials had emptied the treasury of the Snake People, obtaining the Boundary-Breaking Pill was worth any price.
With the arrangements complete, Queen Medusa did not linger. She swiftly departed with Yue Mei, eager to track down the final two ingredients.
By then, Zhou Yi would likely have already completed the pill refinement.
"Next time you come, you may not leave again," Zhou Yi thought, watching Queen Medusa's elegant figure vanish into the distance.
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