Chapter 8: Fortune favors the bold; the bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish

"Hiss, hiss, hiss..."

The sound of the Juman flicking its tongue behind him grew clearer, and the foul, fishy stench drilled straight into Zhang Yi's nostrils.

Zhang Yi couldn't help but look back, nearly tossing the Nudi he was clutching in his claws away.

"Hey! Watch it! Are you trying to drop me to my death, you old lady?"

The Nudi was shaken until she was dizzy and disoriented, and she began to curse loudly.

Zhang Yi ignored her, his gaze fixed tightly on the Juman behind them.

The patterns on this giant snake were exactly the same as the two large snakes he and the Nudi had previously split, only its body was dozens of times larger, moving like a small mountain.

"Damn it! Did the parents of those two snakes come looking for us?"

Zhang Yi cursed inwardly and flapped his wings even faster.

He was certain that this giant snake was definitely coming for them; he could feel that intense resentment from far away.

Seeing the giant snake drawing closer and closer, its blood-red maw looking as if it would swallow him in the next second, Zhang Yi felt a chill run through him.

"Damn it, why is this thing so fast!"

He desperately urged the Spirit Energy within his body, increasing his speed again, but the giant snake was faster, and the distance between them was constantly shrinking.

"Dead bird! Hurry up and fly! I don't want to be eaten by this beast!"

The Nudi also sensed the danger, her voice trembling slightly.

Just at this critical moment, a sharp cry suddenly came from the sky.

"Screech—"

A massive black shadow descended from the sky, blocking the path between Zhang Yi and the Juman with lightning speed.

It was the Jubiao that had left earlier!

"Damn! Our savior has arrived!"

Zhang Yi was so excited he nearly cried.

The Jubiao ignored him, instead diving straight toward the Juman, its sharp claws grabbing fiercely into the Juman's seven-inch mark, causing blood to splatter instantly.

"Hiss—"

The Juman felt the pain and let out a deafening roar, its massive body twisting frantically in an attempt to shake the Jubiao off.

However, the Jubiao's claws gripped the Juman like iron pincers, and no matter how it struggled, it could not break free.

At the same time, several smaller Jubiao appeared in the sky, joining the battle and launching fierce attacks against the Juman.

Zhang Yi finally understood; these Jubiao must be a family, and that previous Jubiao had gone back to call for help.

"Good heavens, the whole family are experts at catching snakes!"

He watched the intense battle in the sky and couldn't help but exclaim.

Just then, the system's notification sound rang out in Zhang Yi's mind once more.

【Ding! Detected that the host is facing danger, triggering an emergency mission: Assist the flock of birds in killing the Juman!】

【Mission rewards: Spirit Energy, Physique 600, Soul 200, Refining Points 5, Random Skill +1...】

【Friendly reminder: Mother and son working together to kill the giant snake yields generous rewards, but be warned, the danger coefficient is extremely high. Please choose carefully, host!】

"Whoa! There's such a good thing?"

Zhang Yi was instantly energized.

It had to be said, these rewards were truly too generous!

However, the system also warned that the danger coefficient was extremely high, telling him to choose carefully.

"Careful my ass!"

"The bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish!"

"Let's do it!"

A flash of greed couldn't help but cross Zhang Yi's eyes.

At this moment, he had already decided to participate in this battle.

"Hey! Dead bird! What are you trying to do?"

Seeing Zhang Yi's eager appearance, the Nudi asked hurriedly.

"Of course, I'm going to help! How can I miss such a good opportunity?"

Zhang Yi said as if it were only natural.

"You're crazy! That's a Tier 9 Demon Beast! Are you going up there to throw your life away?"

The Nudi widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

"Don't worry! I have a way!"

Zhang Yi gave a mysterious smile and didn't explain much.

He placed the Nudi in a relatively safe spot, then took a deep breath, his golden wings suddenly spreading wide, and he charged into the sky like a streak of golden light.

"Screech—"

Seeing Zhang Yi join the battle, the Jubiao let out an excited cry, as if welcoming his arrival.

Zhang Yi did not show weakness either, diving straight toward the Juman's head, his sharp beak pecking fiercely at the Juman's eyes.

"Hiss—"

The Juman let out another miserable scream; with its eyes pecked blind, it began to struggle even more frantically.

Zhang Yi did not linger in the fight; after landing a hit, he immediately flew to high altitude, waiting for the next opportunity to attack.

He knew that with his current strength, he was not yet capable of going head-to-head with a Tier 9 Demon Beast.

He needed to use his speed and agility to constantly harass the Juman, creating opportunities for the Jubiao mother.

Zhang Yi circled in the sky, his golden wings cutting through the air like a dazzling meteor.

Zhang Yi's sharp eyes were fixed intently on the furious Juman below, searching for the best moment to attack.

The Juman's body was massive, and every time it rolled, the earth trembled; it hissed and blindly lashed out with its enormous snake tail, attempting to sweep its enemy from the sky.

Ju Niao Mu Qin let out a sharp cry, its massive body like a dark cloud, obscuring a portion of the sky.

Its strong, sharp talons were embedded deep into the Juman's vital spot, firmly controlling the Juman's movements.

The Juman struggled violently, wanting to break free from the bird's restraint, but Ju Niao Mu Qin did not give an inch, instead increasing its strength, its talons nearly piercing the Juman's scales.

Zhang Yi seized the moment and dove down like an arrow released from a bow, a flash of golden light passing by.

His sharp beak pecked fiercely at the Juman's wound, the intense pain causing the Juman to writhe even more frantically.

However, Zhang Yi did not give the opponent any chance to counterattack at all; after landing a strike, he quickly soared upward, dodging the Juman's retaliation, then circled again to look for the next opportunity to attack.

He would not give the opponent even the slightest chance to strike back at him.

For the next period of time.

With Zhang Yi taking the lead, the flock of birds that had previously been circling in the air, not knowing how to launch an attack, now followed suit, one after another attacking the Juman below from time to time in rhythm with Zhang Yi's assault.

A few slightly smaller Jubiao also joined the battle, flying nimbly around the Juman and constantly attacking the Juman's body with their sharp beaks and talons; although the damage caused was limited, it effectively distracted the Juman.

As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands, and a good tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves.

Under the close coordination of Zhang Yi and the others, even though the Juman below had reached the level of a Tier 9 Demon Beast, it still could not withstand such repeated attacks from them.

Gradually, the wounds on this big fellow's body became more and more numerous, and the continuously flowing blood dyed the ground below a bright crimson.

As this fellow's aura grew weaker and weaker, its struggles also began to grow gradually powerless.

Seeing that the opponent was already unable to resist.

At this moment, Zhang Yi, who had been waiting in the air for a long time, immediately seized the opportunity and dove down once again.

Preparing to deliver a fatal blow to this fellow!