Chương 5: 05 A swift and decisive reversal—they actually found a different kind of flame?!

Queen Medusa murmured to herself.

If his power increases, could it be that even I, the king, will be under his control?

She looked at Lu Chen, her gaze becoming somewhat complicated.

Lu Chen did not notice the change in Queen Medusa's expression.

He controlled the two-headed fire serpent, making it retreat to the side.

The two-headed fire serpent obediently retreated.

In the very center of the magma, a blue lotus flower slowly emerged.

Blue flames burned on the lotus petals.

The flames were extremely hot, and the surrounding air was distorted by the heat.

The Fire of the Green Lotus Core.

It ranks nineteenth on the list of extraordinary flames.

Queen Medusa's eyes flashed with excitement when she saw the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

She has been searching for the Green Lotus Earth Core Flame for many years, but has not found it.

Now, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame is right in front of her.

"Your Majesty, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame is right here."

Lu Chen spoke up.

Queen Medusa took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement.

She looked at Lu Chen, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

This boy, whom the entire clan considered a waste, actually helped her find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

Moreover, he also possesses the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil.

Such talent, such ability.

How could it be waste?

Queen Medusa asked herself this question.

"Lu Chen".

She spoke.

Lu Chen looked at her.

"You have helped me find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame."

Queen Medusa said, "I promised you that I would do everything in my power to help you improve your strength."

"I keep my word."

Lu Chen nodded upon hearing this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He said lightly.

Queen Medusa looked at Lu Chen's calm face, and her feelings became even more complicated.

He found the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, but he wasn't excited at all.

This kind of composure is not something that ordinary people possess.

Queen Medusa snapped out of her reverie and looked at the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame before her.

She raised her hand, and the fighting spirit within her surged wildly.

The temperature of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame is extremely high, making it no easy task to subdue.

But she had been waiting for this day for far too long.

Queen Medusa took a deep breath and walked towards the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

After obtaining the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, Lu Chen and Queen Medusa left the depths of the Earth's core.

The two followed the passage back to the desert ground.

Queen Medusa stood in the desert, gazing at the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

A blue flame burned in her palm, distorting the surrounding air.

Excitement flashed in her eyes.

After searching for many years, I have finally obtained the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

Queen Medusa turned her head and looked at Lu Chen.

"Lu Chen, how did you know the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame was here?"

She asked the question.

"Could this be the sensation from the Jade Serpent's Three-Flower Pupil?"

Lu Chen looked at her but did not answer.

He couldn't very well say that he knew this from reading the original work, could he?

Queen Medusa saw that he didn't speak and didn't press him for an answer.

She looked at Lu Chen and admired him in her heart.

This boy, considered a waste by his entire clan, not only possesses the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, but can also sense the whereabouts of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

How many secrets does he still hold?

Queen Medusa murmured to herself.

Just then, a notification popped up in front of Lu Chen's eyes.

[One copy can be made now. Do you want to copy immediately?] Upon seeing the system's prompt, Lu Chen chose to copy without hesitation.

[Target for replication: Azure Lotus Core Flame.] [Copy successful. Host has obtained the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.] Lu Chen could clearly feel a surge of intense heat within his body.

That was the aura of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Having replicated the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, he will now be able to use different flames to fight enemies.

As for the blue lotus flame in Queen Medusa's hand, it wouldn't matter if she were given it.

Anyway, he already has one.

"Let's go."

Queen Medusa spoke.

Lu Chen nodded.

The two then headed towards the direction of the snake-people tribe.

……

They returned to the snake-people tribe.

As soon as Queen Medusa and Lu Chen entered the tribe, the Second Elder and the Third Elder came to greet them.

The two elders immediately broke into smiles when they saw Queen Medusa.

"Your Majesty, you have returned."

The Second Elder spoke up.

His gaze fell on Lu Chen, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Lu Chen, didn't you say you could help the Queen find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

The Third Elder said coldly, "Why are you returning empty-handed?"

"He was just bragging."

The Second Elder also said, "A piece of trash with only fourth-stage Dou Qi dares to brag like this?"

"Your Majesty, Lu Chen has deceived you."

The Third Elder said, "You must punish him."

"That's right, drive him out of the snake people."

The second elder chimed in, "Keeping such trash in the clan will only waste resources."

The two elders took turns criticizing Lu Chen.

They all assumed that Queen Medusa and Lu Chen had returned disappointed.

After all, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame is extremely rare; how could it be found so easily?

Queen Medusa looked at the two elders, her face darkening.

"Have you said enough?"

She said coldly.

Upon hearing this, both elders fell silent.

"Who told you that I returned empty-handed?"

Queen Medusa spoke.

The two elders were taken aback.

"Your Majesty, do you mean...?"

The second elder asked tentatively.

Queen Medusa raised her hand, and a ball of blue flame ignited in her palm.

The flames were extremely hot, and the surrounding air was distorted by the heat.

The Fire of the Green Lotus Core.

The two elders froze upon seeing this.

"This is... the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

The Second Elder's voice was trembling.

"How is that possible!"

The Third Elder said in shock.

"Your Majesty, have you truly found the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

Queen Medusa extinguished the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame and said coldly.

"It wasn't found by me."

She looked at Lu Chen, "It was Lu Chen who helped me find it."

Upon hearing this, the two elders simultaneously looked at Lu Chen.

A look of shock flashed in his eyes.

"How is that possible!"

The second elder blurted it out.

"How could a piece of trash with only fourth-stage Dou Qi possibly find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"

The Third Elder also said, "Your Majesty, this..."

"Shut up."

Queen Medusa interrupted him.

"Lu Chen helped me find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame; he is a hero of the Snake-People tribe."

Queen Medusa looked at the two elders and said coldly.

"From this moment on, Lu Chen is a core member of the Snake-People Clan."

"Attend the council of elders of the snake people."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two elders changed simultaneously.

Core members.

Council of Elders.

That is the highest authority of the snake people.

No more than ten people in the entire Serpent People race are qualified to participate in the Council of Elders.

Lu Chen, a sixteen-year-old boy, actually wants to participate in the Council of Elders?

"Your Majesty, this is against the rules."

The Second Elder quickly spoke up.

"Lu Chen is still too young, how can he participate in the Council of Elders?"

The Third Elder chimed in, "Exactly! How can a piece of trash with only a fourth-stage Dou Qi participate in the Elder Council? It's just laughable!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider."

Queen Medusa looked at the two elders, a cold glint in her eyes.

"As I said, Lu Chen is a meritorious official of the Snake-People race."

She said coldly.

"He helped me find the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame. Is this merit enough for me to be invited to the Council of Elders?"

Upon hearing this, the two elders turned pale.

"But Your Majesty..."

What else did the Second Elder want to say?

That's enough.

Queen Medusa said coldly.

"Do I need you to tell me what decisions to make?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but the chill in her tone made the two elders dare not speak again.