The black python tightly pursued Jing Jian, its rough scales scraping against the stones, emitting a harsh rustling sound.
After yesterday's worship of the Dragon God, Lu Fei had heard this same rasping noise.
It was this python that had carried the three sacrificial offerings into the cave for the black water dragon to enjoy.
The python moved with incredible speed.
Jing Jian felt as if he could sense the icy flicker of the snake's tongue right behind him.
"Jing Jian, step aside!"
As soon as his feet touched the ground, Lu Fei stepped forward, pushing him away, and swung the thunderbolt wood in his hand towards the snake's head, which was as big as a car tire, striking it with great force.
Buzz!
A blue arc of lightning flashed across the inky black scales. The black python convulsed a few times, let out an angry hiss, and then raised its thick tail, striking towards Lu Fei.
Bang!
Lu Fei rolled to dodge.
The stone behind him was smashed to pieces by the snake's tail.
This attack successfully caught the black python's attention, and it furiously pursued Lu Fei.
Jing Jian quickly got up from the ground and took the opportunity to circle around to the side of the black python, activating his Seven Stars Magic Sword and thrusting fiercely.
The black python's massive body shuddered once again.
"Old Brother Wu, quickly find a place to hide with Old He!" Lu Fei managed to shout to the terrified Wu Tie.
"Little Wu, hurry!"
He Yunsong pulled on Wu Tie and ran unsteadily towards the distance. Only then did Wu Tie panic and follow.
The two hid in a secluded corner, their hearts pounding as they watched the black python.
The black python viciously lunged at Lu Fei and his companion, continuously emitting angry hisses.
At this moment, Lu Fei instead calmed down.
They had seen through the black python's disguise; it would not let them go easily.
Only by killing this python could they have a chance to leave.
"Just in time, we need a ritual object!"
He steadied himself and engaged the python in combat.
This python was clearly quite advanced, with tough skin and thick flesh, making it quite resilient to attacks.
Lu Fei and Jing Jian used their magical instruments to attack repeatedly, only managing to cause minor damage. Meanwhile, a single strike from the black python's tail could send the two of them flying.
Neither of them dared to be careless; they redoubled their efforts and responded with great caution.
However, they had been on the run for a full day and night, and their energy was rapidly declining. The longer the fight dragged on, the more unfavorable it became for them.
"Brother Jing, hit the snake at its seven-inch mark!"
Lu Fei's gaze swept over the black python, quickly locking onto the seven-inch spot.
"I'll attract this demon!"
Jing Jian knew that Lu Fei's thunderbolt wood was more powerful than his own Seven Star Sword. Without a word, he took the initiative to rush forward and hacked at the black python a few times.
"Stinking insect! No matter how big you grow, you're still just a worm! You'll never become a dragon. Watch as I, Grandfather Jing, skin you for my wine!"
This wave of provocation was very successful.
The black python hissed and lunged at Jing Jian, its thick tail lashing out with loud thuds, scattering stones everywhere.
Jing Jian struggled, rolling and crawling to avoid the black python's attacks.
Lu Fei carefully followed behind the black python, trying to minimize his presence.
"If you have the guts, come after me, Grandfather Jing!"
Though Jing Jian was in a sorry state, he provoked the Black Python at every opportunity with various means.
The Black Python howled and rampaged about in a fury, exposing its vital spot towards Lu Fei's direction.
Here's the chance!
Lu Fei's eyes lit up, and he leaped up, infusing his magic power into the lightning-struck wood, which he then struck fiercely at the Black Python's vital spot.
The Black Flood Dragon from deep within the pond had been watching them all along, and upon seeing this, it immediately opened its mouth, letting out a sharp cry.
The python was startled.
Its thick body twisted and quickly retracted.
Buzz!
The lightning-struck wood hit the Black Python but missed its vital spot.
Electrical sparks flickered, and the python's body spasmed.
"Again!"
Infuriated, Lu Fei, failing to land a hit, immediately refilled his magical energy, intending to strike the snake's vital spot while it was still gasping for air.
The black flood dragon deep in the pond called out once again.
The python twisted its body and dodged the jujube wood stick, and then swung its tail, as thick as a utility pole, at Lu Fei with a horizontal sweep.
Bang!
Lu Fei, unable to dodge in time, was forcefully swept away, somersaulting into a pile of rocks.
His head was buzzing, and his internal organs felt as if they had shifted out of place.
"Lu Fei!"
Jing Jian's eyes widened in panic. In an anxious rush, he charged forward with his Seven Stars Sword aimed at the python.
The black python turned its head, coiled its tail around him, and ensnared him.
It tightened more and more.
Jing Jian was unable to move, his face instantly turning a purplish-blue.
The python was so massive that in just a few seconds, Jing Jian might be crushed to pieces.
"Jing Jian!"
Lu Fei, enduring severe pain, struggled to get up from the ground.
He was cushioned by a thick layer of black hair, or else he might have been fatally injured from the fall.
But he was too far from the python to reach and save Jing Jian in time.
As for He Yunsong and Wu Tie, who were hiding in a corner, they were even less reliable. He Yunsong sighed heavily, unable to bear it, and lowered his eyes.
At this critical moment.
Suddenly, a pale, long figure descended from the sky, smashing heavily onto the python's body, frantically biting and tearing at the tail that was coiled around Jing Jian.
"What?"
Lu Fei was stunned, unable to believe his eyes.
It was actually that beautiful snake!
It was actually saving Jing Jian!
The beautiful snake's biting gave Jing Jian a chance to catch his breath, but its strength was vastly inferior to the black python's.
The black python turned its head and bit the beautiful snake's body, flinging it far away.
Bang!
The beautiful snake slammed heavily into the cave wall, breaking several stalactites, and then rolled onto the ground.
She writhed in pain with her pale body and, after several struggles, crawled back towards the black python, desperately trying to save Jing Jian again.
Lu Fei was left speechless and wide-eyed by this scene.
Bang!
The beautiful snake was knocked away again and struggled to its feet once more.
In the python's eyes, there was a hint of confusion, as if it could not understand what this fellow creature was doing.
"While it has the python's attention, think of something quickly!"
Lu Fei took a deep breath. Running over directly would be suicide. Seeing the black umbrella on the ground, he immediately had an idea and hastily picked it up, throwing it forcefully towards Jing Jian.
"Save her!"
The black umbrella floated lightly in the air, with strands of hair dancing slightly, but it did not move.
The beautiful snake was covered in injuries and had no strength left. Any further delay, and Jing Jian would be crushed to pieces.
"You are my magical instrument! If you don't follow my command, what use are you? If you don't save her now, I'll destroy you!"
Lu Fei, red-eyed with desperation, roared at the black umbrella in fury.
The black umbrella trembled slightly and quickly flew towards Jing Jian, with strands of black hair extending from it, coiling around the snake's tail. There was a hint of panic in its movements.
"Quick!"
Lu Fei, holding the thunderstruck jujube wood stick, staggered towards the python.
An eerie red flower appeared on the surface of the umbrella, and the black hair tightened suddenly, pulling the snake's tail that had coiled around Jing Jian outward.
To everyone's surprise, the powerful snake's tail loosened slightly.
Jing Jian was finally able to breathe again.
Enraged, the python opened its mouth and lunged to bite the black umbrella.
The black umbrella dodged skillfully; the python posed no threat to it, but the black hair could no longer exert any force.
The python's tail suddenly contracted, causing Jing Jian immense pain.
Fortunately, Lu Fei had already rushed over.
He gritted his teeth, his eyes cold as frost, the flickering lightning illuminating his scarred face, aiming the thunderstruck wood at the snake's vital spot, striking with all his might.
At the same time.
The black flood dragon deep in the pond opened its massive mouth, emitting a deafening screech.