A terrifying demon serpent, as thick as a water barrel, with a pitch-black single horn growing from its head, suddenly emerged its ferocious head from the blood pool!
Its eyes, like copper bells, fixed fiercely on the four people outside the array, exuding endless violence.
"Foundation... Foundation Establishment Eighth-Layer?!"
Su Qingdai’s expression was shocked,
"This is the Companion Demon Beast, the Crimson Scaled Horned Python! This snake was born in the blood pool and has actually adapted to the Blood Gathering Grand Array! Though smaller in size for long staying in the array, it is also hardened by its conditions, not to be underestimated!"
Qing Jun curiously asked:
"Since it’s so powerful and guards this place every day, why doesn’t it just eat the big fruit directly? What is it waiting for?"
"Because Demon Beasts are different from the Human Race!"
Zhiwei’s eyes shone like lightning as she coldly said, looking at a branch at the top of the Bodhi tree,
"Although Demon Beasts have long lifespans, their cultivation is extremely slow. Look at the treetop!"
The group looked in the direction and saw above the three crystal-like fruits, there was a crimson bud yet to bloom!
"It’s waiting for the fourth fruit to mature!"
Su Qingdai suddenly realized and drew a sharp breath,
"This beast is too ambitious! It wants to wait for the fourth fruit to fully grow, then devour all four Dragon Blood Bodhi in one go, using the powerful medicinal strength to break through bloodline shackles and condense a Golden Core directly!"
"In your dreams! They all belong to Qing Jun!"
The little girl erupted in anger upon hearing that this giant worm intended to swallow all the treasures as a single snake.
Unable to control herself any longer, she swung her little fists and rushed up like a silver meteor!
"Hiss—Roar!"
The Crimson Scaled Horned Python went into a fury seeing this tiny human dare to touch its prized possession, opening its massive maw to release a stinky venomous cloud capable of melting gold and stone.
"Move!"
Zhiwei shouted sharply, unsheathing three Gourd Swords, each occupying a position, transforming into brilliant sword beams that slashed toward the demon serpent with the power of great storm and thunder!
"Senior Sister, be careful!"
Jin’er pushed with both hands, turning a ghostly blue Divine Fire into a lotus, burning away the poison mist in mid-air, sheltering Qing Jun.
Meanwhile, Su Qingdai didn’t remain idle.
She knew well that this demon beast had thick skin, making it difficult for them to kill swiftly with just their group.
"I’ll suppress it!"
Su Qingdai rapidly formed seals with her hands, Wood Element Spiritual Power flooding into the Blood Gathering Grand Array’s breached opening,
"Borrow the array to seal the heavens, bind!"
In an instant, the surrounding remnants of ancient array patterns glowed brightly, transforming into several thick blood-colored chains that tightly bound the enormous body of the Crimson Scaled Horned Python, forcefully slowing it down!
"Bang—!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Qing Jun formed seals with both hands, ascended on a sword, and firmly struck a True Seal onto the giant python’s jaw, actually shattering its scales!
Subsequently, Zhiwei’s sharp and unparalleled Sword Qi, inseparable like a shadow, mercilessly slashed into its flesh along the shattered scales!
"Hiss—!"
The demon serpent let out a painful, shrill wail, blood spraying wildly, its eyes turning scarlet, with fighting intent growing even stronger.
However.
Though it was a Foundation Establishment Eighth-Layer exotic demon beast, it was unfortunate that the four before it were all prodigious talents of the human race. Even the least talented, Su Qingdai, was at least the young leader among Medicine King Valley’s disciples, and could utilize the remnants of the array.
After just dozens of rounds of combining their strengths, the demon serpent was already retreating step by step.
Seeing that defeat was inevitable, the Crimson Scaled Horned Python let out a furious roar of hatred and bitterness.
It braced itself against Zhiwei’s Sword Qi, its huge body struggling violently, tearing its flesh apart to forcefully break free from the shackles of the array chains!
Then, recklessly it turned its head, opening its bloody mouth wide, heading straight for the Dragon Blood Bodhi!
"Not good! It’s desperate and wants to consume the big fruit ahead of time!"
The girl went black-eyed with grief and indignation.
This demon serpent cared for nothing anymore, taking all attacks from herself and her senior sister just to swallow the big fruit!
Seeing its stinking fangs about to touch the Dragon Blood Bodhi.
"Qing Huan, go!"
Su Qingdai’s eyes flashed a fierce light as she waved her wide sleeves.
"Swish—!"
A barely detectable emerald green spiritual light shot out from her sleeve!
This was Su Qingdai’s never-before-used demon pet, a Sixth-Layer exotic spirit beast!
The little green snake usually looked silly and cute, but once it opened its mouth, it could reveal an enormous bloody maw disproportionate to its size, showing two sharp fangs, biting into the Crimson Scaled Horned Python’s flesh.
"Boom—!"
The Crimson Scaled Horned Python suddenly stiffened in mid-air, dragging Qing Huan down with it, crashing heavily into the blood pool below, struggling madly in the blood water.
"Three junior sisters, act quickly!"
Su Qingdai urgently called out, Qing Huan wouldn’t hold out much longer, delay any further, and it might be crushed to death by the demon serpent!