"This..."

Many people looked ashamed after being reprimanded by Luo Feng, and they all stopped in their tracks.

Someone, unconvinced, looked at Luo Feng with a cold sneer and said, "Such arrogance! Anyone can talk big. Do you dare to challenge the Black Gold Mysterious Python?"

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Luo Feng responded lightly. To everyone's shock, he turned and walked towards the Black Gold Mysterious Python.

"Luo Feng, don't be reckless," Zi Yuan said, surprised that Luo Feng was actually going to challenge the Black Gold Mysterious Python. She hastily tried to stop him.

After taking a few steps, Luo Feng turned around. "Don't worry," he said. "This Black Gold Mysterious Python only has the power of the early stage of the Ninefold Heavenly Court Realm. It's not a threat to me."

"I'm going too." Bing Ruolan, believing Luo Feng's judgment, followed him.

He Qin and Zi Yuan exchanged glances, smiled helplessly, and also followed.

"They're really going to challenge the Black Gold Mysterious Python!"

"Have these guys gone mad? If that Black Gold Mysterious Python is really a fifth-level Demon Beast, they could be killed in an instant."

"Who can they blame? They're looking for death themselves."

Seeing Luo Feng and the others actually heading off to challenge the Black Gold Mysterious Python, many people shook their heads.

Zhou Jianyi stood in the crowd, a sneer on his face. "Kid," he muttered, "it seems I won't have to kill you myself. This Black Gold Mysterious Python can finish you off."

Not everyone thought this way. Nearby, Yue Haitang hesitated for a moment, then said to the other students of Changxin Academy, "Who will go with me to lend them a hand?"

Jadeite Young Master, Xin Wuyue, was taken aback. "Help them? That's the Black Gold Mysterious Python! Although its aura feels weak, what if it actually is a fifth-level Demon Beast?"

Haitang shook his head and said meaningfully, "Xin Wuyue, do you know why you lost to Luo Feng?"

Xin Wuyue looked startled, then shook his head.

"Because your Martial Arts heart isn't as firm as his. We entered the Secret Realm to seek Martial Arts opportunities. If we fear danger, what's the point of coming in? As Martial Artists, we can't lose our Martial Artist's heart. We must first be fearless. If we shrink back merely due to suspicion, we will never reach the pinnacle."

Haitang said lightly.

Xin Wuyue looked visibly moved and thoughtful. He nodded. "I understand."

BOOM!

The Black Gold Mysterious Python noticed someone approaching. Its triangular eyes flashed with hostility, and its massive tail came whipping down.

The strike packed immense power. The tail whistled sharply as it cut through the air, and the gale it stirred up was so strong they could barely keep their eyes open.

Luo Feng bore the brunt of it, meeting the tail with a blade-shaped fist of Gang Qi.

BANG!

Amidst the explosive boom of the Gang Qi, the Black Gold Mysterious Python's massive body was knocked back three meters. At the tip of its tail, several palm-sized scales burst apart, revealing the dark flesh beneath.

"What strong defensive power!"

Luo Feng was taken aback. His Sky Collapse Fist, which could smash anything, had only shattered a few of the Black Gold Mysterious Python's scales.

However, after this exchange, he found his guess was correct: the strength of this Black Gold Mysterious Python was only equivalent to a Martial Artist in the early stage of the Ninefold Heavenly Court Realm.

"The Black Gold Mysterious Python's defense is strong. Let's coordinate our attacks on a single point," Luo Feng told the others behind him, having ascertained the situation.

"Star Sword Extreme!"

Bing Ruolan took the lead, her Star Sword Qi raining down on the giant python like a dense, continuous spring drizzle.

THWIP! THWIP!

The sword light struck where its scales were missing, causing blossoms of blood to erupt. The Black Gold Mysterious Python writhed in pain, its huge body thrashing and causing the entire square to tremble incessantly.

"Invisible Sword Qi!"

"Golden Sun Dominates!"

He Qin and Zi Yuan dodged the Black Gold Mysterious Python's attack and immediately counterattacked, their Sword Qi further widening the wounds on the python.

"This Black Gold Mysterious Python indeed only has Ninefold Heavenly Court Realm Cultivation!"

Seeing Luo Feng and the others suppress the Black Gold Mysterious Python, it dawned on the others. Those who had previously mocked Luo Feng for overestimating his abilities now fell silent.

Zhou Jianyi's face turned somewhat cold. He had originally thought that Luo Feng and the others would be defeated by the Black Gold Mysterious Python, but he hadn't expected things to turn out like this.

He had the highest Cultivation here, yet the one leading the assault on the Black Gold Mysterious Python was a young man at the Eightfold Hell Realm of Cultivation. If word of this got out, he would undoubtedly become a laughingstock.

HMPH!

Not wanting to lose face, Zhou Jianyi snorted coldly and ordered the surrounding Martial Artists, "The Black Gold Mysterious Python's defense is tough; individual attacks aren't effective. Follow my lead! Let's attack it together."

Upon hearing Zhou Jianyi attempting to command them, the other Martial Artists were deeply resentful. However, they dared not voice their objections and could only agree meekly.

AHH!

Suddenly, a young Martial Artist was cut in half at the waist. He was not killed by the Black Gold Mysterious Python, but by Zhou Jianyi. He had refused to obey Zhou Jianyi's command and was instantly killed as a result.

"You're utterly shameless!"

After killing him, Zhou Jianyi chuckled coldly. Gazing at the surrounding crowd, he said in a low, threatening voice, "Whoever dares to disobey orders, dies!"

Seeing the corpse on the ground, who would dare refuse now?

Zhou Jianyi led the crowd to the center of the square and had some people keep the Black Gold Mysterious Python occupied. He then said to Luo Feng and the others, "You lot, come over here too! Help us deal with the Black Gold Mysterious Python."

HMM?

Luo Feng furrowed his brow, looked at Zhou Jianyi, and said casually, "Sorry, I'm used to acting on my own."

This declaration shocked everyone. The corpse of the young man who had just refused Zhou Jianyi lay nearby, yet Luo Feng had rejected him so bluntly.

Zhou Jianyi's eyes turned frosty, and he sneered, "Didn't I just say, those who don't obey will be killed without mercy!"

With others dealing with the Black Gold Mysterious Python, Luo Feng now had his hands free. He stared at Zhou Jianyi and laughed coldly, "And what business is that of mine?"

And what business is that of mine!

Hearing this, even the Martial Artists fighting the Black Gold Mysterious Python couldn't help but look in his direction, their eyes wide with shock.

Luo Feng was likely the first person who dared to speak to Zhou Jianyi like this.

"Then I'll grant you that!" Zhou Jianyi roared.

He hadn't expected Luo Feng to be so obstinate. Enraged, his body trembled, and his aura surged, rising steadily. His crimson Gang Qi transformed into countless Sword Qis, shredding the surrounding air.

Luo Feng appeared calm, but the Yuan Qi inside his body had silently begun to surge, ready to strike at any moment.

"He's going to clash with Zhou Jianyi!"

"Who is this guy? When did people from the Flowing Cloud Region become so bold? He's not even afraid of Zhou Jianyi."

"No wonder. He did dare to single-handedly confront the Black Gold Mysterious Python earlier."

The crowd was utterly shocked as they watched the two.

"Zhou Jianyi, the Black Gold Mysterious Python hasn't been killed yet. Is it really appropriate for you to start a fight now?" Just when everyone thought a battle was about to commence, a cool voice interjected. Yue Haitang had, at some point, moved to stand beside Luo Feng.

Zhou Jianyi frowned and retorted icily, "Yue Haitang, I spared you once. You still dare to meddle in my business?"

Yue Haitang glanced to the side and said calmly, "After your fight, I'm afraid most of the people here will likely be dead."

Zhou Jianyi followed his gaze, and his eyebrows furrowed instantly. In just a brief moment, four or five people had already died under the Black Gold Mysterious Python's attacks.

The other Martial Artists were also confused. Why did the Black Gold Mysterious Python seem so weak when Luo Feng's group attacked it, yet seemed ridiculously strong when they fought it?

"The priority right now is to kill the Black Gold Mysterious Python. We can discuss other matters afterward. What do you think?" Yue Haitang proposed.

Zhou Jianyi pondered for a moment, then suddenly retracted his aura. Recalling how Luo Feng fought the Black Gold Mysterious Python, I realize that dealing with him will require considerable effort. The most pressing thing now is to kill the Black Gold Mysterious Python and seize the treasures from the palace. It won't be too late to kill Luo Feng after obtaining the treasures.

"Fine, I'll give you, Yue Haitang, some face!" Zhou Jianyi snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Luo Feng like the edge of a sword, then turned towards the Black Gold Mysterious Python.

Luo Feng, not wanting to reveal his full strength yet, was naturally pleased that Zhou Jianyi stood down.

"Thank you for that," Luo Feng said to Yue Haitang.

Yue Haitang smiled slightly, a charming smile gracing his lips. "If it weren't for you, we might have given up on killing the Black Gold Mysterious Python. Seeing that you are not afraid of Zhou Jianyi, your strength is likely not inferior to his. So, there's no need for thanks."

Luo Feng touched his nose noncommittally.

With Zhou Jianyi organizing the group, they immediately launched a coordinated assault on the Black Gold Mysterious Python. All sorts of Martial Arts techniques rained down on it like a torrential storm.

Unexpectedly, their attacks failed to break through the Black Gold Mysterious Python's defenses at all. Only a few of the more powerful 'Young Master' level experts could inflict some slight damage. But compared to the wounds Luo Feng and his group had inflicted earlier, it was negligible.

HISS! HISS! HISS!

The Black Gold Mysterious Python might not be a true fifth-level Demon Beast, but its physique was nevertheless incredibly tough. During its ferocious counterattack, several Martial Artists were instantly whipped in two by its tail.

Seeing this, Zhou Jianyi's face turned extremely ugly. Luo Feng's group of only four or five steadily suppressed the Black Gold Mysterious Python. Yet now, with so many people, we are repeatedly suffering setbacks! This means I'm fundamentally inferior to Luo Feng!

This was unacceptable to Zhou Jianyi. He couldn't help but intervene personally. His Blood Fury Sword Qi slammed into the Black Gold Mysterious Python, instantly blasting off sheets of scales and forcing it to retreat repeatedly.

As expected of Zhou Jianyi, a Ninth Heavenly Court Realm expert. His destructive power was immense, directly shattering the Black Gold Mysterious Python's defenses.

Luo Feng was not surprised. After all, I could break the Black Gold Mysterious Python's defenses with my Sky Collapse Fist. If Zhou Jianyi, a Ninth Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist, couldn't do the same, then that realm wouldn't be the lifelong aspiration for so many Martial Artists.

After the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, the Black Gold Mysterious Python finally reached its limit. With a piteous cry, its giant body collapsed like a mountain, crashing heavily to the ground. It was dead.

Upon its death, the Black Gold Mysterious Python reverted to a massive orb of crimson light, which then shrank and receded into the mystical sigil in the center of the square.

KRA-KRA-KRAK!

The moment the blood-red light disappeared, the entire square began to shake violently. Accompanied by a loud rumbling, the massive iron gates of the palace gradually opened. Seven-Colored Mysterious Light streamed out from within, bathing everyone present.

HUMMM!

The instant the Seven-Colored Mysterious Light enveloped him, Luo Feng felt an irresistible suction force descending from above, pulling his body uncontrollably towards the palace. When his feet finally touched solid ground, the square and the palace had vanished without a trace. He found himself in a mystical world suffused with Seven-Colored Mysterious Light.

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