The bare beauty before him was alluring and irresistible, her delicate spring light, as pure as jade, enough to send countless men into frenzy. Of course, if the cool, impassive expression on her face could carry a touch more warmth and humanity, it would be perfect. Nevertheless, no matter how perfect this beauty might be, for Xiao Yan, it was far from a favorable development. After all, this woman was truly formidable—though they had once made a pact, Xiao Yan had always remained deeply vigilant toward the capricious Queen Medusa. As soon as the Queen manifested herself, the fallen Heart Flame became immediately aware, surging forth in an abrupt, formless wave of fire that swept toward her, its intense heat causing even the Queen’s formidable strength to falter slightly. With a delicate gesture, a brilliant cascade of seven-colored light surged forth from the body of Queen Medusa, successfully repelling the intangible flame. Though she did not possess any unique fire, her formidable strength made it no easy task for even the Fallen Heart Flame to fully assimilate her. Once the intangible flame was held at bay, Queen Medusa realized something was amiss in her surroundings. She scanned the area, and upon noticing the endless lava beyond the Fallen Heart Flame, her brows furrowed. Her expression grew increasingly stern when her gaze settled on the Fallen Heart Flame encasing her: "A unique fire?" Noticing the slightly cold gaze of Queen Medusa, Xiao Yan subtly leaned back a little, ever mindful of this woman. He had always held her in high regard, and while he had once felt confident thanks to the presence of Yao Lao, now that Yao Lao was asleep, he found himself truly powerless should she decide to take any action against him. As his eyes swept over the flawless, bare beauty of her—her body as pure and radiant as jade—he could not help but feel a surge of restless passion in his lower abdomen, despite knowing full well that she was a woman capable of killing instantly. To any man, she was a true nemesis—her face, a masterpiece of nature, flawlessly perfect, and her genuine, icy elegance stirred an itch deep within him, like a monkey’s grasp. Men, after all, are naturally drawn to what they cannot have. This woman, indeed, seemed worthy of all such praise—beautiful, enchanting, and captivating beyond measure. Although Xiao Yan's gaze lingered only briefly before swiftly shifting, it hadn't escaped Queen Medusa's perception. At once, her rosy lips curled into a faint, coolly composed arc. "Do you not wish to keep your eyes?" Xiao Yan managed a dry chuckle, yet dared not take the lead in speaking. Who knew if this capricious woman might suddenly grow displeased and settle the matter right there. "Where are we?" With a graceful gesture, a brilliant cascade of seven colors swelled slightly, then settled upon the queen's bare form, transforming into a red gown that fully concealed her lingering charm. Gently brushing aside a strand of dark green hair drifting across her forehead, she asked softly. Xiao Yan tilted his head, hesitated, and briefly outlined the situation of himself and his companions. However, as he reached the end of his words, he clearly noticed the queen's slowly arched brows rising, and his voice softened considerably. "I truly regret not killing you outright back then!" Queen Medusa bit down on a silver tooth, trembling with fury. How could this man have brought her to such a place—almost a death zone? Though she prided herself on her formidable strength, her evolution within the Qinglian Heartfire had instilled a growing sense of apprehension toward that very flame. Yet she hadn't expected, upon regaining control of her body, to be transported so deep into the earth's core, with an intelligent, separate flame now watching them with wary eyes! Queen Medusa frowned, yet paid him no heed, her gaze fixed on the fading Heart Flame. After a moment, she raised her slender hand, sending a cascade of seven-colored energy in the form of a flowing ribbon that struck the flame with a thunderous crash. Yet, despite the powerful assault, the flame only rippled slightly—seeming to offer little resistance. Observing her strike yield barely any tangible effect, a sense of seriousness flickered in Queen Medusa's otherwise composed eyes. Though her initial attack had not been fully committed, it had still been formidable. Unexpectedly... "This is where the Heart Flame was born. Here, its energy flows continuously and abundantly. To breach it will not be easy," said Xiang Yan, watching the queen's actions with growing insight. Queen Medusa raised her brows with a sharp expression, about to issue a cold rebuke. Yet the fallen Heart Flame, suddenly attacked, seemed furious—waves of intangible fire surged forth rapidly and swiftly enveloped the queen. Under the intense heat of this intangible flame, the seven-colored radiance on her body gradually grew faint and thin. Noticing the thinning of her body's aura, Queen Medusa sensed the strain and subtly altered her expression, her delicate hands instantly forming an unusual seal. A burst of seven-colored light then erupted, propelling the intangible flames away. However, just as she had nearly exhaled in relief, she realized that more intangible flames were suddenly appearing in abundance, eventually sweeping over her in overwhelming numbers. With a slightly more serious expression, Queen Medusa drew back her seven-colored aura, ultimately settling into a tense standoff with the intangible flames pressing against her. "Where is that old fellow inside you?" "Bring him out! With your strength, even if we combine our efforts, we won't be able to break through this strange fire!" After another prolonged standoff, Queen Medusa finally realized this wasn't a sustainable strategy. Her eyes narrowed, and she turned sharply to Xiao Yan, her voice cold and commanding. "My master has already fallen into deep sleep..." Xiao Yan sighed, spreading his hands in resignation. "By the gods!," Medusa exclaimed, her anger flaring even more. She raised her hands, seven vibrant energies swirling vigorously within her palms—her expression seemed as if she intended to crush Xiao Yan with a single palm strike. "Even if you kill me, you won't be able to pass through." At this point, Xiao Yan no longer cared about risking her wrath. He simply spread his hands and said. "What kind of trials have I not faced? This strange fire won't easily hold me here!" Medusa sneered, then moved with the grace of a ghost, appearing at the edge of the flames. With a powerful gust of wind rapidly building in her delicate hands, she struck hard against the fallen heart flame. "Crash!" A deep, resonant sound echoed throughout the area, causing sweat to bead on Xiao Yan's forehead. This fierce woman—once the barrier of the Fallen Heart Flame was truly shattered—the molten ocean outside would immediately surge in. Though she might not fear it, with his current strength, he could hardly withstand it for long. The terrifying qi slammed against the flames, sending ripples racing outward, forming a distinct depression. Yet it behaved like rubbery clay, slowly restoring itself as the Queen of Medusa withdrew her hand—here, the Fallen Heart Flame indeed possessed an inexhaustible power. Despite this devastating blow, the impact had yielded only modest results. Now, the Queen's expression grew increasingly grave, the peril far exceeding her expectations. "I won't believe I can't break through you!" A cold, captivating aura flashed with fury on Medusa's face. The light between her palms surged once more, yet as she prepared to launch another attack, the fallen Heart Flame suddenly became as smooth and luminous as jade. Two faint green glimmers emerged, and a sharp, unusual cry of rage resonated vividly in the ears of Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa. Witnessing this transformation, Xiao Yan's heart sank instantly—this foolish woman had clearly roused the Flame's ire. Medusa's eyes, filled with murderous intent and icy resolve, fixed upon the two glowing green points. As she poised to act, her face suddenly changed—her pale complexion flushed with an unusual warmth, and delicate white mist seeped out from within her body. "By the gods! What in the world is this? When did it enter my body?" clutching the area where her heart should be, Medusa bit down hard on her silver teeth, her internal qi erupting like a mountain flood, surrounding the flame that had suddenly appeared within her. Staring in astonishment at the Queen Medusa, whose face had suddenly turned unusually rosy, Xiao Yan seemed to grasp something after a moment. His mind instantly flashed with a sense of impending disaster. Just as he finished speaking, he clearly sensed a surge of intensely scorching heart-fire rising within him. This heart-fire was exceptionally dense and vast, swiftly enveloping every part of his body within mere seconds. Suddenly, Xiao Yan felt as though his entire body had been plunged into an oven, the warmth radiating outward from within. The once-soft green flames on his skin seemed completely ineffective, as the temperature was now spreading from deep within his body. "This time... I'm truly done," Xiao Yan murmured, a wry smile playing on his lips, as he endured the unbearable, intense heat. He could feel the temperature within him growing steadily hotter. If this trend continued, everything inside him would eventually melt. "Ah! Damn it! The fire!" Just as Xiao Yan's mind was gradually growing hazy due to the high internal temperature, a sudden, piercing cry rang out. Struggling to open one eye, he saw Queen Medusa clutching her head, clearly in pain. Moreover, halfway up her head, two somewhat ethereal human figures and serpent forms were continuously entwining, being constantly scorched by an invisible flame. "This fool woman—doesn't she know that the Falling Heart Flame inflicts severe damage upon spiritual beings? If the spirit fails to fully inhabit the body, that flame can directly scorch the soul itself..." Should the Queen of Medusa's spirit have completely taken root within the body of the Sky-Eating Python, the special soul-burning effect of the Falling Heart Flame would have been rendered ineffective. With her own strength, even if she couldn't break through the seal, the Flame would still find it exceedingly difficult to fully assimilate her. Yet unfortunately, neither the Sky-Eating Python nor the Queen of Medusa holds absolute control over this body—thus, they have encountered their true adversaries. Under the relentless efforts of the Falling Heart Flame, both Xiao Yan and the Queen of Medusa have truly entered the realm of life and death struggle!