Chapter 350 : Slaying the Frost Giant Python
Chapter 350: Slaying the Frost Giant Python
The phrase “mountains collapsing and earth splitting” was originally used to describe natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Yet at this moment, the Molting Giant Serpent transformed from Zhou Ming and the Frost Giant Python personally demonstrated that such devastation could be created through pure physical collision alone, without relying on any spells.
Mountain peaks cracked apart.
Snow and ice vanished.
Even the howling winds beneath the night sky were completely drowned out.
Under the darkness of night, the scales covering Zhou Ming's Molting Giant Serpent form shimmered with flowing ripples of light.
This was the phenomenon brought about by Gathering Sand Secret Technique · Snake Scale Protection.
After perfecting both the Blood Descendant and Gathering Sand Secret Techniques, the spells derived from them had likewise been strengthened.
Their power had already reached the level of ordinary High-level Spells.
Combined with the enhancement of Zhou Ming's Innate Force Field, even conventional missiles would struggle to inflict any damage.
As a result, the heavily wounded Frost Giant Python, whose strength was already being suppressed, fell into a disadvantage without any surprise.
Neither the freezing aura surrounding its body, capable of shattering steel, nor its sharp fangs comparable to Excellent-grade Transcendent Equipment could break through the terrifying defense provided by the serpent scales in a short time.
Meanwhile, under the assault of Zhou Ming's Molting Giant Serpent form, the layers of ice covering the Frost Giant Python rapidly shattered away.
Several deep wounds were torn across its body by Zhou Ming's venomous fangs.
Witnessing the earth-shaking battle before them,
whether it was Ge Hui, whose Spiritual Power was nearly exhausted, or Duanmu Ruibo, who had returned riding his Golden Lion,
both could only retreat into the distance and watch as spectators.
“It seems I truly am getting old.”
Seeing Zhou Ming display Mid-level Transcendent combat power despite only being at Early-stage Transcendent Rank, Duanmu Ruibo suddenly sighed.
“Haha, Family Head Duanmu, if you're calling yourself old, then I should already be buried.”
Although Duanmu Ruibo had only advanced to War Knight in his seventies or eighties, such an achievement was still extremely rare within the Alliance.
After all, most Transcendent Masters within the Alliance only broke through around the age of one hundred.
As for Ge Hui, having advanced to Mid-level Transcendent Rank in his two hundreds, his remaining lifespan was sufficient to support another breakthrough.
Otherwise, if his potential had truly been exhausted, he would never have calmly settled into the position of Hunter Guild Elder.
While the two were exchanging sighs, the Frost Giant Python, shrouded by the threat of death, finally regained a measure of rationality despite its rage.
Realizing that it could not defeat Zhou Ming through physical strength alone, it immediately prepared to cast its Innate Spell.
The moment its enormous jaws opened and ice-element energy particles began gathering within its mouth, Zhou Ming instantly activated the power of his Dark-gold Serpent Pupils.
This time, he did not merely unleash the Throne Power.
He also activated Snake Devour, the ability that directly attacked spiritual consciousness.
The enormous serpent pupils immediately radiated a dark and eerie light.
Having already consumed more than half its strength, the Frost Giant Python was instantly interrupted by the mysterious effects of the Dark-gold Serpent Pupils.
Its attempt to cast an Innate Spell was shattered.
At the next moment, the Molting Giant Serpent opened its mouth.
A gigantic black sword wrapped in Shadow Power with corrosive properties emerged from within and pierced directly into the Frost Giant Python's still-open jaws with unstoppable momentum.
Using the Extreme Shadow Sword as a medium, Zhou Ming rapidly condensed shadow energy particles to form an enormous blade.
This was the method he had developed for utilizing this Excellent-grade Transcendent Equipment while transformed.
There was no surprise whatsoever.
The Extreme Shadow Sword instantly pierced through the Frost Giant Python's skull.
Thus, the Ferocious Beast capable of destroying an entire medium-sized base ultimately died at Zhou Ming's hands because it had never been able to fully unleash its strength.
The moment the Frost Giant Python died, the Molting Giant Serpent immediately bit down on the corpse.
The Bloodline Extraction Spell was activated at once.
Within only a few breaths, the Frost Giant Python, which had dominated a region of the Polar Ice Plain, became a completely worthless dried corpse.
Its enormous body crashed onto the valley floor and shattered into countless fragments resembling broken stone.
At this moment, Zhou Ming returned to his normal form.
Two fist-sized gemstones appeared in his hands.
The red one was the essence condensed from the Frost Giant Python's bloodline and life force.
The blue one was the Frost Giant Python's Ferocious Beast Crystal Core.
After storing away the Bloodline Gemstone, Zhou Ming flew over to Ge Hui and Duanmu Ruibo while holding the crystal core.
“Elder Ge, this is the Frost Giant Python Crystal Core I promised earlier.”
The incomparably pure crystal core, sparkling like a sapphire, floated toward Ge Hui under Zhou Ming's Spiritual Power.
“Lord Zhou Ming, then I won't stand on ceremony.”
Seeing Zhou Ming hand over the Frost Giant Python Crystal Core so readily, Ge Hui felt genuine admiration for him.
The value of the crystal core in his hands was enough to make many Transcendent Experts turn against one another.
After all, it represented an opportunity to advance further.
“Elder Ge is too polite. If you hadn't severely wounded the Frost Giant Python, I wouldn't have been able to kill it so easily.”
Although he had successfully slain the Frost Giant Python, Zhou Ming possessed a very clear understanding of his own strength.
Even with the Dark-gold Serpent Pupils and the Molting Snake Emperor Bloodline, he could only ensure his survival against a Frost Giant Python at full strength.
Only if the Venomous Gall successfully fused with the Soul Toxin would he have a chance to fight it head-on.
Since Ge Hui had fulfilled the agreement by severely injuring the Frost Giant Python, Zhou Ming naturally intended to honor his promise.
Moreover, Ge Hui stood behind the enormous force known as the Hunter Guild.
“You two should stop being so polite with each other.”
“This time, I am the one who should truly thank both of you for helping me obtain the Divine Awakening Flower and slay the Frost Giant Python.”
Standing atop his Beast, the Golden Lion, Duanmu Ruibo interrupted their conversation and cupped his hands in gratitude.
As for Zhou Ming, Duanmu Ruibo could not help but marvel at how much he had changed.
Back when Zhou Ming had asked the Duanmu Family to buy him a year of time, Duanmu Ruibo had only agreed because of Zhou Ming's girlfriend.
Who could have imagined that in just a few short years, Zhou Ming would undergo such astonishing growth?
As for Zhou Ming helping the Duanmu Family this time without demanding payment, it was partly because of Scorpion-Lion.
But it was also because he wished to repay the favor he owed back then.
“Old Master Duanmu, let's not be so formal.”
“Scorpion-Lion's condition is still uncertain. You should return as soon as possible. As for me, I plan to remain in the Polar Ice Plain for a while and travel around.”
Now that Duanmu Ruibo had obtained the Divine Awakening Flower, Zhou Ming did not want any further accidents to happen to Scorpion-Lion.
Thus, he urged him to return immediately.
“Very well. I won't delay any longer.”
“However, when spring arrives next year, I hope you'll come attend Lingyuan's engagement ceremony.”
“An engagement? Scorpion-Lion is getting married?”
Hearing this sudden news, Zhou Ming was instantly surprised.
Given Scorpion-Lion's personality, he did not seem like someone eager to marry.
“The information regarding the Divine Awakening Flower was obtained from the Hunter Guild's Vice Guild Master.”
“The price was that Lingyuan would marry one of their direct descendants.”
Only then did Zhou Ming and Ge Hui finally understand how Duanmu Ruibo had acquired information about a Sixth-tier Spiritual Material like the Divine Awakening Flower.
“Congratulations, Old Master Duanmu.”
“Congratulations, Family Head Duanmu.”
After learning the reason, both Zhou Ming and Ge Hui offered their congratulations.
Afterward, Duanmu Ruibo and Ge Hui departed for Yunhai Base.
Meanwhile, Zhou Ming remained behind to continue exploring the Polar Ice Plain.