BTTH:The Supreme Sovereign

Lin Xuan stood atop the shifting sands, his golden Dou Qi slowly fading as the three Snake-People generals lay defeated around him.

"Even Dou Shi aren't much of a threat anymore," he muttered, stretching his arms.

Although he was still only at the Dou Zhe realm, his Golden Dragon Sovereign Physique made his physical power monstrous, allowing him to overpower opponents far above his level.

Just as he was about to leave, a sudden chill ran down his spine.

Danger!

His body reacted instinctively.

BOOM!

Before he could move, the very air around him seemed to freeze, and an invisible force crushed down upon him.

Lin Xuan's body stiffened.

His Dou Qi circulation slowed, and a strange power paralyzed his limbs!

"What the hell?!"

His golden eyes darted around, searching for the source.

And then he saw them.

From the surrounding dunes, over a dozen Snake-People warriors emerged.

Unlike the previous ones, these warriors were clad in intricate golden armor, their Dou Qi sharp and refined.

At the front stood an imposing woman, her emerald-green eyes locked onto Lin Xuan with an amused smirk.

Her violet scales shimmered under the desert sun, and the golden staff she held in her hand radiated an oppressive power.

"You were quite impressive," she said, her voice smooth yet commanding. "But against us… you have no chance."

Lin Xuan frowned. "A Dou Ling?"

This woman was far stronger than the generals he had just defeated!

He tried to mobilize his Dou Qi, but the strange force holding him in place was too strong.

"Damn it! Some kind of binding Dou Skill?"

The Snake-People warriors advanced, weapons drawn.

Lin Xuan clenched his fists.

He had no choice.

For now, he had to play along.

Lin Xuan was bound in heavy golden chains, suppressing his Dou Qi completely.

Under heavy guard, he was escorted deep into the desert, traveling for hours under the scorching sun.

Finally, they arrived at a magnificent city hidden within the heart of the desert—

The towering sandstone walls were engraved with ancient runes, and countless warriors patrolled the streets, their gazes filled with hostility toward the captured human.

Lin Xuan, however, remained calm.

"I knew this would happen eventually… Now I'll get to meet her."

His golden eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Queen Medusa.

Lin Xuan was led into a massive throne room built from black jade and golden sandstone.

Torches lined the walls, casting flickering shadows across the chamber.

And at the end of the hall, seated on an exquisitely carved throne, was Queen Medusa.

She was even more breathtaking in person.

Her long, violet hair cascaded down her graceful shoulders, framing her peerless beauty. Her golden crown, adorned with snake motifs, sat atop her head like a symbol of absolute authority.

Her crimson-purple eyes held a dangerous gleam as she studied Lin Xuan.

The air around her felt like a storm barely contained, ready to explode at any moment.

"You caused quite the commotion," she said, her voice smooth yet laced with amusement. "Defeating my generals… You're no ordinary human."

Lin Xuan smirked, despite the heavy chains restricting him.

"I don't like being underestimated."

The room fell silent for a moment.

Then—

"Hmph."

Medusa stood from her throne, stepping down from the platform.

Each step she took radiated an overwhelming presence.

She stopped just inches from Lin Xuan, gazing into his golden eyes.

"Tell me… why should I let you live?"

Lin Xuan chuckled. "Because I have something you want."

Medusa's eyes flickered.

"Oh? And what could that be?"

Lin Xuan's smirk widened.

"I know how to help you evolve."

End of Chapter 8