Finally, under the threat of being flayed alive,
Apas decided to lead Jiang Yuan to find her mother, whose fate was unknown.
"My mother probably still has a breath left, otherwise my sisters would definitely be searching the entire Sahara Desert for me. Sunset Temple isn't a hidden place, so they would have easily found it," Apas told Jiang Yuan on the way.
Jiang Yuan remained silent, continuing to use spatial movement to carry Apas through the Sahara Desert.
"Are you really human? Your aura is so terrifying; you must be a demon wearing human skin!" Apas chattered incessantly. Seeing no reaction from Jiang Yuan, she grew bolder.
"By the way, what do you want with my mother? Are you planning to cooperate? But my mother, Ancestor of snakes and scorpions, and Khufu are already cooperating, so you probably won't succeed if you try to work with her."
"If Khufu dies, maybe it's possible. I wonder how that Netherworld War is going now. I really hope Khufu gets killed by that Eastern Emperor."
Jiang Yuan suddenly stopped, Apas's reflection appearing in his deep, cold pupils.
Apas was so frightened that she quickly shut up.
Jiang Yuan calmly stated, "I'm looking for your mother to take her soul and body. Oh, and now I'll also add Ancestor of snakes and scorpions; I'll take its soul and body too."
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Apas's eyes widened.
Jiang Yuan smiled, and the two figures once again crossed several kilometers.
After his scare, Apas was much quieter on the way, no longer chattering, but instead unusually calm.
Half a day passed.
Jiang Yuan had already traveled a long distance in the Sahara Desert, but he was still far from the heartland.
After all, the Sahara Desert Emperor is one of the World's Ridge, and an Evil Temple couldn't possibly be built there.
Jiang Yuan suddenly stopped, surprising Apas, who was about to speak, but she still said, "Wait a moment, we're at the Evil Temple."
There was nothing ahead, only an endless expanse of sand.
As the sun slowly set and the moon gradually became clear,
a massive Evil Temple, dozens of times larger than Sunset Temple, appeared in an instant, standing several kilometers away. Moonlight fell upon it, reflecting an unsettling, evil glow.
"This is Ancestor of snakes and scorpions's Evil Temple. It only appears from another hidden space during the last rays of sunset and the first light of the moon. Many snake-scorpion demons also come to the Evil Temple to offer tribute at this time."
As Apas spoke, the nearby sand made rustling sounds, and many snake-scorpions crawled out.
Behind the two of them, there were dozens of snake-scorpions.
However, they were killed by Jiang Yuan as soon as they showed their heads, including a powerful snake-scorpion Monarch.
Before Apas could even react, they had already turned into dust, merging with the sand.
So strong!
Even a Monarch-level was killed so easily!
Apas was shocked; she was now 100% certain that the human in front of her was an unknown Emperor!
"Why did you bring me to Ancestor of snakes and scorpions's Evil Temple?" Jiang Yuan asked.
"Didn't you want Ancestor of snakes and scorpions's soul and body? Its Evil Temple is closer, so you can go kill it first," Apas said, swallowing hard.
My dear mother, this is the only thing I can do for you.
This human in front of me is too powerful; your precious little daughter can't stop him from finding you.
Apas silently prayed in her heart.
Jiang Yuan didn't show much reaction to Apas's words.
His figure flashed above Snakewoman Evil Temple.
His eyes pierced through the thick walls, seeing Ancestor of snakes and scorpions inside receiving tributes from numerous snake-scorpions. Fresh meats and precious treasures were offered before it.
Jiang Yuan didn't intend to cause too much commotion.
This was the Sahara Desert, and he didn't know the stance of that Sahara Desert Emperor.
If he displayed too much power, it might displease the Sahara Desert Emperor.
An Emperor at the World's Ridge level was already at the pinnacle of Earth, and he couldn't contend with one yet.
Thinking this, Jiang Yuan's figure melted into the night, entering the Evil Temple with the moonlight.
A few minutes later, the space within the Evil Temple trembled, and various strange hissing sounds could faintly be heard, before quiet returning.
Those snake-scorpions that entered the Evil Temple to offer tribute never came out.
Apas stood alone outside.
Just as she was wondering why there was no movement inside, Snakewoman Evil Temple collapsed with a roar.
"Boom!!!"
Dust flew!
Just as the sandstorm was about to arrive, Jiang Yuan appeared behind Apas, taking her more than ten kilometers away.
"To Medusa Evil Temple," Jiang Yuan said curtly.
"You... you already killed Ancestor of snakes and scorpions?" Apas asked cautiously.
Jiang Yuan didn't speak, but an Eye of an Emperor-level Spirit appeared in his hand.
Feeling Ancestor of snakes and scorpions's aura from it, Apas's pupils trembled wildly.
This was actually Ancestor of snakes and scorpions's Spirit!
"Alright, I'll lead the way for you right now!" Apas immediately patted her ample chest and said.
Apas then fully demonstrated what a loyal guide should be like.
She diligently led Jiang Yuan towards Medusa Evil Temple.
After only half an hour,
another Evil Temple, as magnificent and vast as Snakewoman Evil Temple, came into view.
Medusa Evil Temple, like Snakewoman Evil Temple, was unknown to humans.
If Apas hadn't led the way, Jiang Yuan would have spent a lot of time searching for the Evil Temple in the Sahara Desert.
Unfortunately, Nine Nether Queen was still fighting in the Lesser Underworld for him.
He, as the boss, had to personally take action.
"This is Medusa Evil Temple."
Apas closed her eyes, sensed for a moment, and said, "There's no longer my mother's aura inside; she must have died. There are only my two older sisters. They definitely want to kill me now, and then kill each other to inherit my mother's power. They... they found me."
The moment her voice fell, two massive shadows flew out of the Evil Temple at high speed.
Under the moonlight, Medusas Mother's two daughters revealed their true forms.
They were very different from Apas's human form, embodying the stereotypical Medusa.
Their upper bodies were human, their long hair coiled like venomous snakes, their eyes glowed with a cold, eerie light, and their earthy brown eyes contained petrification magic.
Below their slender waists were serpentine bodies, their snake scales shimmering with an unsettling luster, moving with mysterious and enchanting grace.
"My dear sister, you've actually returned." The eldest sister, Peimojie, smiled.
"Mother is dead, and we were just wondering where to find you~" The second sister, Diyino, swayed her body, slowly approaching Apas.
Their tones showed no familial affection, but rather a chilling killing intent.
When it came to the supreme ruling power of an empire, they had long wanted to kill their sisters.
Clearly, starting with the weakest, Apas, was the most suitable choice.