Chapter 2311: Chapter 2315: Medusa Recounts the Past
"This..."
Elder Shi and the others’ expressions changed one after another. Since Medusa had arrived here, she had always been aloof and haughty, never revealing such a vulnerable side.
"Shi Yan!"
A fierce light flashed in Jin Peng’s eyes as he turned to look at the middle-aged man beside him.
The middle-aged man, Shi Yan, hesitated for a moment and glanced at Su Ruoyun.
"Jin Peng, don’t act rashly!"
Su Ruoyun glared at Jin Peng, knowing Shi Yan’s skill well. He could track Medusa’s previous divine sense to identify the target of that power.
Holding Medusa’s delicate hand lightly, Su Ruoyun said softly, "Medusa, do you have some kind of grudge with Jiang Chen?"
Medusa closed her eyes and said softly, "My clan was indirectly wiped out because of him. Over a thousand clan members, only An Na and I survived!"
"I’ll kill him!"
Upon hearing this, a chilling killing intent burst from Jin Peng as he moved, preparing to soar into the air.
"Jin Peng!"
Medusa opened her eyes, staring straight at Jin Peng. "If you dare harm him, I will never speak to you again in this life!"
Jin Peng was taken aback, looking at Medusa in astonishment.
Elder Shi and the others also looked at Jin Peng, their eyes filled with confusion.
"I think our clan’s past with a few should be known by now?"
Medusa glanced at everyone, speaking softly.
"Twelve Archipelago Powers."
Elder Shi said indifferently.
"Yes!"
Medusa nodded, "In the past, we were sealed by the Dragon Clan on the Twelve Islands, but..."
Medusa briefly explained what they had done back then.
"What? You actually..."
"What nerve you had!"
"Life Origin Star is the foundation of the Void Nether Realm; you’re trying to control the entire Void Nether Realm!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Shi and the others’ expressions changed dramatically, angrily rebuking. Even Jin Peng’s face darkened.
Life Origin Star, a term perceived by most low-level individuals as merely a small plane, held a different significance for Elder Shi and the others.
"I didn’t expect Ye Hehua and the others to have such grand ambitions. I thought they simply wanted to return home, which is why I agreed to join forces with them."
Medusa’s eyes filled with deep regret, "Had I known their true goal... I would never have allied with them!"
After a pause, Medusa revealed a bitter smile, "When I realized something was amiss, it was too late. The Dragon Clan’s Zi Lei Zhan had already sealed the Twelve Islands, barring anyone from entering or leaving, much less caring about our lives. Had I voiced opposition then, my clan might have been entirely exterminated by Ye Hehua and the others."
Su Ruoyun and the others fell silent, looking at Medusa with eyes full of sympathy.
After two years of contact, they understood Medusa’s character. She was truly very innocent, and they believed she had been deceived.
"Later, An Na was captured by the commander of Life Origin Star, but instead of killing her, he let her return and delivered a message."
Medusa continued, "If the Medusa clan dared invade Life Origin Star again, there would be no mercy. Thankfully, our clansmen’s hands weren’t stained with the blood of Life Origin Star’s cultivators."
"It seems that commander also wished to avoid conflict!"
Su Ruoyun said softly.
"Indeed, who wants to be invaded?"
Medusa bitterly smiled, "After that, I harbored thoughts of withdrawal and later seized an opportunity to exit the Twelve Archipelago Powers. But unexpectedly..."
"Medusa, rest assured, as soon as there is news of Ye Hehua and the others, I will certainly help you kill them!"
Jin Peng spoke solemnly.
"So what does this have to do with Jiang Chen?"
Su Ruoyun asked in confusion.
"Jiang Chen... was the commander of Life Origin Star at that time!"
Medusa’s eyes revealed a complex emotion.
"What!?"
"He, he is..."
Elder Shi and the others’ expressions changed, looking at Medusa in disbelief.
"Indeed!"
Su Ruoyun, recovering from the revelation, nodded lightly, "The Heavenly Dao of Life Origin Star collapsed, and spiritual energy vanished. At that time, they probably didn’t even have cultivators at the Divine Infant Realm, no wonder he came here to study at the academy."
"Your Changling Academy has truly welcomed a significant figure!"
Elder Shi looked at Su Ruoyun with meaningful eyes.
Su Ruoyun shook her head slightly, "The transcendent status of Life Origin Star does not mean those who arrive from there hold the same status. He was a commander there, but here, he is just another cultivator at the Divine Infant Realm!"
Elder Shi and the others paused, then nodded lightly.
"Sa Sha, although he is merely an ordinary Divine Infant Realm cultivator now, the past events were not his fault. You should not target him. If some higher-ups find out you killed the former commander of Life Origin Star, it might bring trouble!"
Su Ruoyun looked at Medusa with concern, speaking softly.
Medusa gave a bitter smile and nodded lightly, "I know it wasn’t his fault. I won’t target him."
I wouldn’t dare target him; instead, I should thank him!
Medusa added in her heart.
Back then, when she and An Na were taken to Dragon Island by Zi Lei Zhan, the Dragon Imperial said, after hearing everything, "Since the commander of Life Origin Star has not held grudges against your Snake Woman clan, I won’t overstep my bounds either. You may leave!"
Clearly, in the mind of the Dragon Clan’s Dragon Imperial, Jiang Chen held a different position, and Medusa could sense that.
It could be said that she and An Na survived thanks to Jiang Chen unexpectedly letting An Na return to the Void Nether Realm!
For this reason, she felt a complex emotion toward Jiang Chen, with a faint trace of gratitude.
"Since that is the case, let’s not bring it up again!"
Su Ruoyun gently patted Medusa’s shoulder and glanced at An Na, "Will she still go to the academy to study?"
"Let her go. Here, she cannot receive proper guidance. Some of our clan’s inheritances were destroyed by Ye Hehua and the others, so let her learn some things from you!"
Medusa looked at An Na and spoke softly.
After thinking a bit, Medusa softly instructed An Na, "An Na, if you meet Jiang Chen in the academy, remember to repay his mercy."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
An Na replied respectfully.
She also came to her senses, her eyes showing a mix of emotions.
"In that case, let’s see what that commander of Life Origin Star is capable of?"
Jin Peng lightly suggested.
Medusa sharply lifted her head to look at Jin Peng, her eyes carrying a hint of vigilance and warning.
"I’m not going to deal with the lad; I’m just curious about what kind of person could become the commander of Life Origin Star!"
Jin Peng lightly explained.
