Chapter 1849 - 1850: Slaying the Azure-scaled Python
Lin Chen narrowly avoided the ambush, then quickly turned to look back, only to see a gigantic python with a body spanning several meters, covered entirely in green scales. Its black tongue kept flicking out, as dark eyes coldly fixed on Lin Chen.
Qinglin Python!
As soon as Lin Chen saw this demonic beast, he instantly remembered its name. It was indeed one of the targets of his mission, Qinglin Python!
It was at this moment that Lin Chen took a moment to observe his surroundings, only to realize that below the cliff, half was blinding sunlight, while the other half was a misty stone forest!
"With both ample sunlight and suitable darkness, isn't this the best place for the survival of the Qinglin Fruit? And naturally, the Qinglin Python would appear here, certain that the bloody scent from when I obtained the Demon Core of the Iron-armored Bear and the Single-horned Black Tiger attracted the Qinglin Python here. Originally, there were other ways to retrieve the Qinglin Fruit, but now it seems I must fight! It's all my fault for being too careless earlier!"
And the reality was much as Lin Chen suspected, the Qinglin Python emerged due to the allure of the bloody scent.
With that thought, Lin Chen's mind shifted, casting a glance towards the place where the Qinglin Python appeared, sure enough spotting a small emerald tree with several yellow-green fruits on it, exactly the Qinglin Fruit!
Seeing Lin Chen's longing for the Qinglin Fruit, the Qinglin Python immediately let out a hiss, sweeping its thick tail aggressively toward him!
It's crucial to recognize that this Qinglin Python boasted a cultivation of four-star Martial Artist, and even among four-star ones, it was at the pinnacle, with tough skin and formidable speed, making it an opponent no ordinary four-star Martial Artist could rival!
However, Lin Chen reacted swiftly, seeing the Qinglin Python's tail sweep over, he promptly leaped onto a nearby giant stone, rapidly contemplating how to resolve the threat of the Qinglin Python.
As the Qinglin Python's strike missed, it shattered nearby stones with a swipe, promptly curling its tail around a massive boulder, swinging it at Lin Chen!
Despite not having high cultivation, Lin Chen possessed formidable power and after mastering Thunder Roar Step, his speed matched that of a four-star Martial Artist. Though risky, he managed to avoid the attack.
Dodging the Qinglin Python's assault again, Lin Chen frowned slightly, thinking to himself:
"Continuously dodging isn't a solution, as long as the Qinglin Python guards the Qinglin Fruit, I must defeat it to proceed."
After pondering for a while, Lin Chen suddenly raised his eyebrows:
"Ah, got it!"
A plan gradually formed in Lin Chen's mind, stationed on a high boulder, he called out to the Qinglin Python:
"Hey, big crawler! Come catch me!"
The Qinglin Python, possessing high intelligence, naturally understood Lin Chen's intent, immediately hissing, transforming into a stream of green light as it charged.
At that moment, Lin Chen flipped his palm, producing the Tianyan Ancient Sword, yet instead of retreating, he launched himself directly at the Qinglin Python!
The Qinglin Python initially hesitated, then revealed a cruel, bloodthirsty gaze, accelerating further.
Previously, Lin Chen's constant evasion left it annoyed but helpless, and now as Lin Chen approached voluntarily, the Qinglin Python cared little, rushing to shred the bothersome human before it.
However, just as it deemed Lin Chen heading for certain death, opening its bloodthirsty mouth to bite down, Lin Chen suddenly raised the Tianyan Ancient Sword, vibrant strands of rainbow fire spreading swiftly along the blade. Then, executing Thunder Roar Step, he dodged the Qinglin Python's assault, swiftly slashing fiercely at its neck.
To his surprise, the fierce blow from the Tianyan Ancient Sword only emitted sparks, barely penetrating its skin.
Though the strike failed, the massive force and terrifying heat from the sword scorched the Qinglin Python's skin, charred-black.
The Qinglin Python's pain spurred it to lash its tail fiercely, catching Lin Chen unprepared. He could only hastily align the Tianyan Ancient Sword in front to block as he was sent flying, smashing several boulders before coming to a halt.
Lin Chen stabilized himself, gulping down the blood at his throat, while the Qinglin Python again lunged, wide mouth aimed directly at him.
Yet, this time Lin Chen remained exceptionally calm, as the Qinglin Python drew near, he showed no panic.
The Qinglin Python found it peculiar, but it presumed devouring Lin Chen a simple task, just as Lin Chen suddenly moved!
As the Qinglin Python's ferocious mouth closed in to swallow Lin Chen, he activated his Yuan Qi, swiftly circulating along an intricate path. Suddenly his feet moved, and a burst of white light flashed, Lin Chen transformed into a streak of white light, arriving directly in front of the Qinglin Python!
With the Qinglin Python's massive head providing ample space for Lin Chen to stand, he emerged at the creature's eyes, the Tianyan Ancient Sword emitting dark golden Sword Qi. Not waiting for the Qinglin Python to react, he fiercely stabbed at its eyes.
"Tianyan Nine Styles, Sword Break!"
Lin Chen's speed was entirely beyond the Qinglin Python's expectations, having just executed the second stage of Thunder Roar Step, Lightning Burst, sharply escalating speed, striking decisively in one seamless action.
The Qinglin Python was utterly unprepared for Lin Chen's sudden rise in speed, enabling the Sword Qi from the Tianyan Ancient Sword to penetrate its left eye. A surge of explosive force burst forth, shattering its left eye, blood spilling over the Qinglin Python's face!
The Qinglin Python writhed and thrashed in agony, sweeping away massive rocks with its iron tail, having plunged into madness!
With extensive battle experience, Lin Chen naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity, he immediately used Lightning Burst again, arriving at the Qinglin Python's face. Its remaining right eye covered by blood, unable to respond in time.
"Humph! Big crawler, meet your end! Tianyan Nine Styles, Sword Break!"
Deploying the same technique, despite the Qinglin Python's intent to evade, the searing pain from its ruined left eye overwhelmed its senses, blood tinting its vision, coupled with the lightning-fast Tianyan Nine Styles, it stood no chance of evading!
"Thunk!"
The Tianyan Ancient Sword pierced directly into the Qinglin Python's eye socket, then a Sword Qi surged, demolishing the creature's head entirely!
With this, the Qinglin Python perished!
The Qinglin Python's body twitched violently a few times before finally succumbing, blood pooling extensively.
Lin Chen internally reflected on his fortune, thankful that the Qinglin Python initially underestimated him, granting him the opportunity to inflict damage and ultimately defeat it.
