Chapter 635: A Strong Python!
"Kid, where do you think you are going?"
The gray-robed middle-aged man roared.
After a slight hesitation, he chased after them again.
As a dignified expert at the perfection stage of the 5th level of Heavenly Core Realm, if he could not even deal with a mere Li Yun, where would his dignity go?
Whoosh!
In the next moment, he followed closely behind Li Yun and rushed into Darkwood Forest.
Hualala!
Just as he entered Darkwood Forest, Li Yun heard a hair-raising sound suddenly ring out. It sounded as if some massive object was moving across the ground.
However, the surrounding environment was too dark to see anything. Even with his cultivation, he could only see a few meters ahead.
"Nine Tribulations Divine Eye!"
An eye split open at the center of his forehead.
Through this divine eye, Li Yun immediately saw a massive python, several thousand meters long, slowly crawling toward him.
That giant python was pitch black and completely blended into the dark environment. Its pair of eerie, cold, and emotionless pupils were black, like two black whirlpools.
If a cultivator’s will was slightly weak, or if their soul resistance was lacking, they would probably lose their will completely just by making eye contact with that giant python.
Huala!
Seemingly sensing Li Yun’s gaze, the giant python suddenly increased its speed. Like a bolt of black lightning, it instantly pounced toward Li Yun. At the same time, it fiercely whipped its tail, and that hundred-meter-long snake tail slammed toward him.
"Not good."
In an instant, all the hairs on Li Yun’s body stood on end.
"Quick, dodge."
Without any time to think, Li Yun yanked Ye Qingxue back, narrowly avoiding the massive snake tail’s attack by a hair’s breadth.
Spurt!
Even so, he was grazed by the massive snake tail.
Despite it being only a slight graze, it felt as if he had been struck by a mountain. His internal organs shifted, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. If not for his strong physique, he might have been crushed right there.
Crash!
After grazing Li Yun, the snake tail did not stop. Carrying an unstoppable aura, it swept up a surging current of air and swung toward the gray-robed middle-aged man behind Li Yun.
"What?"
The gray-robed middle-aged man’s expression changed instantly.
He had never expected to encounter such a terrifying demonic beast just after entering Darkwood Forest. This was truly terrible luck.
"Get away from me."
He roared and thrust out a palm, unleashing a surge of powerful essence qi. However, the giant python was an advanced Rank Eight demonic beast, and his hurried counterattack was completely ineffective.
Bang!
In the next moment, the massive snake tail struck him squarely.
He spat out blood and was sent flying backward.
"Go."
Seizing the opportunity, Li Yun did not hesitate. He took Ye Qingxue and immediately left the place without looking back.
Behind them, the sounds of the python’s hissing and the gray-robed middle-aged man’s roars continued to echo. Clearly, the man and the beast were locked in a struggle, and neither of them could pursue Li Yun and Ye Qingxue.
Half an hour later, Li Yun and Ye Qingxue hid inside a massive hollow tree.
Although it was a tree hollow, it was many times more spacious than an ordinary cave.
The tree that could form such a massive hollow was naturally a towering ancient tree. It stood tens of thousands of meters tall, and its trunk would require dozens of people joining hands to encircle it.
After entering the hollow, Li Yun took out a Six-Revolution Spirit Healing Pill. This was a precious pill he had obtained from the Lost Treasury. Although its effect was not as astonishing as the Nine-Revolution Vitality Pill, it was enough to heal his injuries.
It had to be said that the giant python was truly terrifying. Just a graze had left Li Yun severely injured. Its strength far surpassed that of the gray-robed middle-aged man.
Shaking his head, Li Yun swallowed the Six-Revolution Spirit Healing Pill. Then he closed his eyes and entered a meditative state to recover.
By the time he opened his eyes again, two or three hours had passed.
Night had fallen over Darkwood Forest.
Strictly speaking, there was no difference between day and night in Darkwood Forest. No matter the time, it was pitch black and without light. There was simply no daylight.
The concept of day and night was something cultivators had created to distinguish the levels of danger inside Darkwood Forest.
During the day, most demonic beasts in Darkwood Forest would remain hidden and would not venture out. But when night arrived, it became a chaotic dance of demons, and all sorts of terrifying demonic beasts would appear. At that point, Darkwood Forest would become a true death trap.
Even a powerhouse at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm would be courting death if they moved recklessly through Darkwood Forest at night. The mortality rate was over seventy percent.
As for how to distinguish between day and night, it was quite simple.
Throughout Darkwood Forest, there was a strange type of flower. During the day, its petals remained closed, but at night, they bloomed.
"It seems we will have to stay here for the night."
Li Yun shook his head.
Even powerhouses at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm did not dare to move recklessly in Darkwood Forest at night, let alone him.
"Roar!"
Just then, an earth-shattering roar suddenly erupted from the depths of Darkwood Forest. It was impossible to tell how far away the roar originated, but even so, it caused Li Yun and Ye Qingxue’s bodies to tremble violently.
Spurt!
Ye Qingxue spat out a mouthful of blood. Her face turned pale, and she nearly fainted on the spot. Li Yun’s body also swayed, and he could barely remain seated.
"This is..."
He looked toward the direction of the roar, horrified.
To possess such terrifying pressure from such a great distance, it was definitely a Rank Nine demonic beast.
A terrifying beast comparable to a human expert at the Spirit Manifestation Realm.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
The terrifying roar sounded twice more before finally falling silent.